to converse together with sympathy and confidence; to interchange sentiments or feelings; to take counsel.-to receive the communion; to partake of the eucharist or lord's supper.-communion; sympathetic intercourse or conversation between friends.-the commonalty; the common people.-a small territorial district in france under the government of a mayor and municipal council; also, the inhabitants, or the government, of such a district. see arrondissement.-absolute municipal self-government.