Synonyms for feme covert


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhv-ert
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkʌv ərt

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Définition of feme covert

Origin :
  • "married woman" (legalese), c.1600, French, from Old French feme coverte, second element fem. of covert "covered." Contrasted to feme sole.
  • As in better half : noun partner in marriage
Example sentences :
  • Money given to a feme covert for her maintenance, because her husband is an unthrift.
  • Extract from : « The College, the Market, and the Court » by Caroline H. Dall

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