Definition of "neuvaine" [neuvaine]

• Same as novena. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Dans un temps de sécheresse, un curé des environs de Choisy, près Paris, est invité par ses paroissiens à faire une neuvaine pour obtenir de la pluie, ainsi qu'avaient fait tous ses confrères circonvoisins."
• "[Our Lady of the Crypt], where a neuvaine was celebrated at the last mass at which the King and Queen assisted, and offered a silver-gilt statue of Notre Dame which weighed a hundred marks [eight hundred ounces], with the object of having lineage which might succeed to the throne."
• "Madeleine caressed and prayed with the poor lady, and did her utmost to reassure and comfort her, promising a _neuvaine_ for her safe journey and meeting with her husband."