A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Covert, a. [ME. (1303) and OF. covert.] Concealed, hid. —1456 Hay II. 146/6.
Thare is twa maneris of justice, … ane opyn, ane othir covert Ib. 8.
Covert justice is in a gude jugis mynde [etc.]