An archaic or dialectal word for an invitation or summons, especially in a formal or ceremonial context.
From Latin convitare (to invite), from com- (with) and vitare (possibly related to vita, life, though the etymology is disputed). The word is largely obsolete in English.
Convite survived in English primarily through legal and ceremonial language, but it's almost entirely been replaced by the French-derived 'invite.' You'll find it in old documents, which shows how English constantly refreshes its vocabulary by borrowing from other languages.
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