Etymology

covert baron

Today it means: Covert, under coverture; married. Full definition →

Anglo-Norman couverte baroun
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  1. Anglo-Norman · borrowed fromcouverte baroun
  2. English todaycovert baron

From Anglo-Norman couverte baroun, alteration of earlier coverte de baron (“covered by a husband”).

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