Cov"ert , n. [OF. See Covert, a.]
1. A place that
covers and protects; a shelter; a defense.
A tabernacle . . . for a covert from storm.
Is. iv.
6.
The highwayman has darted from his covered by the wayside.
Prescott.
2. [Cf. F. couverte.] (Zoöl.)
One of the special feathers covering the bases of the quills of
the wings and tail of a bird. See Illust. of Bird.
Cov"ert (k?v"?rt),
a. [OF. covert, F. couvert, p. p. of
couvrir. See Cover, v. t.]
1. Covered over; private; hid; secret; disguised.
How covert matters may be best disclosed.
Shak.
Whether of open war or
covert guile.
Milton
2. Sheltered; not open or
exposed; retired; protected; as, a covert nook.
Wordsworth.
Of either side the green, to
plant a covert alley.
Bacon.
3.
(Law) Under cover, authority or protection; as, a feme covert, a married woman who is considered as being under the protection and control of her husband.
Covert way, (Fort.) See Covered way, under Covered.
Syn. -- Hidden; secret; private; covered; disguised; insidious; concealed. See Hidden.
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