Covenanting

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Covenanting \Cov"e*nant*ing\, a.
     Belonging to a covenant. Specifically, belonging to the
     Scotch Covenanters.
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           Be they covenanting traitors,


           Or the brood of false Argyle?            --Aytoun.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Covenant \Cov"e*nant\ (k?v"?-n?nt), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
     {Covenanted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Covenanting}.]
     To agree (with); to enter into a formal agreement; to bind
     one's self by contract; to make a stipulation.
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           Jupiter covenanted with him, that it should be hot or
           cold, wet or dry, . . . as the tenant should direct.
                                                    --L'Estrange.
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           And they covenanted with him for thyrty pieces of
           silver.                                  --Matt. xxvi.
                                                    15.
  
     Syn: To agree; contract; bargain; stipulate.
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