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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CONVENE, Conveen, n.² A gathering, meeting, company. [kən ′vin]Bnff. 1844 T. Anderson Poems and Songs 27:
Vow me! the fun that I hae seen, When auld an' young in close convene, Ware gather'd roun' the Mortar Stane.Abd. 1801 W. Beattie Fruits of Time Parings 5:
She's throw the snaw her leefu' lane, For Robbie Riddle, To bid him come to our conveen, An' bring his fiddle.