Defn: To utter reproaches; to raise a clamor; to rail. [Obs.]
To conviciate instead of accusing. Laud.
CONVICINITY
Con`vi*cin"i*ty, n.; pl. Convicinities (.
Defn: Immediate vicinity; neighborhood.
The convicinity and contiguity of the two parishes. T. Warton.
CONVICIOUS
Con*vi"cious, a.
Defn: Expressing reproach; abusive; railing; taunting. [Obs.]
"Convicious words." Queen Elizabeth (1559).
CONVICT Con*vict", p.a. Etym: [L. convictus, p.p. of convincere to convict, prove. See Convice.]
Defn: Proved or found guilty; convicted. [Obs.] Shak.
Convict by flight, and rebel to all law. Milton.
CONVICT
Con"vict, n.
1. A person proved guilty of a crime alleged against him; one legally convicted or sentenced to punishment for some crime.
2. A criminal sentenced to penal servitude.