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It's just an old saying.
The saying comes from the Round Heads being sent to prison in Coventry. Their punishment, besides being imprisoned was not to be spoken to. They were given the right to roam the grounds of their prison but strict orders were given that no one was permitted to speak to them. Thus, when someone is "Sent to Coventry" it means they are being ignored.
Not sure if that is correct, Coventry was a Parliament stronghold, so it would be more likely that Royalist troops would have been sent there when captured.
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Being sent to Coventry is a British idiom meaning to be intentionally ignored or ostracized by a group of people as a form of punishment or disapproval. This may stem from historical instances where individuals were banished to the city of Coventry as a form of punishment.
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What is the origin of the term sent to Coventry?
Check out the story "Coventry" by Robert Heinlein.
Where did the phrase 'Sent to Coventry' originate?
The phrase 'Sent to Coventry' is a phrase that was created by a man named Neil Coventry and has been used by a few people here and there but is not that widely known.
Should a person be sent coventry by his friends?
I don't know what you're talking about. Coventry is a city in England.
Who is the best in coventry?
One Coventry is the Best of Coventry.
What are the ratings and certificates for Waiting for God - 1990 Sent to Coventry 4-8?
Waiting for God - 1990 Sent to Coventry 4-8 is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG (video rating) (2006)
Where can one find coventry health care?
One can find Coventry healthcare on the website Coventry One. There one can locate a Coventry Health Care clinic and choose a plan that suits their needs.
What does it mean when your family is not speaking to you and avoiding you?
You have done something to REALLY upset them. If you do not know what you have done you need to ask one of them why they have sent you to Coventry.
How does it effect someone when they are sent to Coventry?
To send someone to "Coventry" is a British Idiom. It means you don't talk to them. The affect depends on the person and on how long you do this. After a while it could get a person depressed or lonely.
Where can one find the lyrics of 'Coventry Carol'?
There are many places where one can find the lyrics to the song 'Coventry Carol'. One can find the lyrics to the song 'Coventry Carol' at popular on the web sources such as A to Z Lyrics and Metro Lyrics.
How did Coventry get its name?
Coventry got its name from the city Coventry
You have sent him to coventry what does this Idiom mean?
You have ignored or ostracized him. This often means that you and your friends will ignore the person even if they are standing right there talking.
Where to get a website in coventry?
One Coventry & Seo Go are the best places to go to have a website built and optimised. www.onecoventry.co.uk www.seo-go.co.uk
