n. [ L. contendens, p. pr. ] An antagonist; a contestant. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
In all notable changes and revolutions the contendents have been still made a prey to the third party. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. conveniens, -entis, suitable, p. pr. of convenire to be suitable, to come. See Convene, v. i. ]
Feed me with food convenient for me. Prov. xxx. 8. [ 1913 Webster ]
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient. Eph. v. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hereties used to be brought thither, convenient for burning. Thackeray.
adv. In a convenient manner, form, or situation; without difficulty. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. conveniens, -entis, suitable, p. pr. of convenire to be suitable, to come. See Convene, v. i. ]
Feed me with food convenient for me. Prov. xxx. 8. [ 1913 Webster ]
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient. Eph. v. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hereties used to be brought thither, convenient for burning. Thackeray.
adv. In a convenient manner, form, or situation; without difficulty. [ 1913 Webster ]