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covenanter

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cov⋅e⋅nant⋅er

  [kuhv-uh-nuhn-ter; for 2 also Scot. kuhv-uh-nan-ter]
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–noun
1. a person who makes a covenant.
2. (initial capital letter) Scottish History. a person who, by solemn agreement, pledged to uphold Presbyterianism, esp. an adherent of the National Covenant or the Solemn League and Covenant.
Origin:
1630–40; covenant + -er 1
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cov·e·nant·er   (kŭv'ə-nān'tər)   
n.  

  1. One who makes a covenant.

  2. Covenanter A Scottish Presbyterian who supported either of two agreements, the National Covenant of 1638 or the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643, intended to defend and extend Presbyterianism.

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