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covert

cov·ert [ kúvvərt, kṓvərt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
secret: not intended to be known, seen, or found out



noun  (plural cov·erts)
Definition:
 
1. undergrowth providing cover: a thicket, or undergrowth, in which game can shelter or hide

2. shelter: a shelter or hiding place

3. small feather: a small feather around the base of a quill on the wing or tail of a bird

4. textiles twilled cloth: a hard-wearing twilled cloth. Use: suits.

[13th century. < Old French, past participle of covrir (see cover)]

cov·ert·ly adverb
cov·ert·ness noun

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