a. [ L. convellens, p. pr. of convellere. See Convulse. ] Tending to tear or pull up. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The ends of the fragment . . . will not yield to the convellent force. Todd & Bowman. [ 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 ]