资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

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.