Covert \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.]

(Zo["o]l.) One of the special feathers covering the bases of the quills of the wings and tail of a bird. See Illust. of Bird.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Covert \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)