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.

Jupiter covenanted with him, that it should be hot or
cold, wet or dry, . . . as the tenant should direct.
--L'Estrange.

And they covenanted with him for thyrty pieces of
silver. --Matt. xxvi.
15.

Syn: To agree; contract; bargain; stipulate.


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

Be they covenanting traitors,
Or the brood of false Argyle? --Aytoun.