COVERT, a.
1. Covered hid private secret concealed.
Whether of open war, or covert guile.
2. Disguised insidious.
3. Sheltered not open or exposed as a covert alley, or place.
4. Under cover, authority or protection as a feme-covert, a married woman who is considered as being under the influence and protection of her husband.
COVERT, n.
1. A covering, or covering place a place which covers and shelters a shelter a defense.
A tabernacle--for a covert from storm and rain. Isaiah 4 .
I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Psalms 111 .
2. A thicket a shady place, or a hiding place. 1 Samuel 25 . Job 38 .
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