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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Covert, v. [ME. (c 1440), f. Covert,n. or Covert,a.] tr. To cover up, hide. —1513 Doug. Æn. iv. ix.
Quhou Dydo queyn, hir purpos to covert, Of enchantment dyd contyrfait the art
