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n. A covering; a shelter.

n. The state of being concealed; disguise.

n. Law The status of a married woman under common law.

n. A common law doctrine developed in England during the Middle Ages, whereby a woman's legal existence, upon marriage, was subsumed by that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property and protection.

n. Alternative spelling of couverture.

n. Shelter, hiding place.

n. Covering; shelter; defense; hiding.

n. The condition of a woman during marriage, because she is considered under the cover, influence, power, and protection of her husband, and therefore called a feme covert, or femme couverte.

n. A cover or covering.

n. A covert or shelter; covering; protection; disguise; pretense.

n. Specifically, in law, the status of a married woman considered as under the cover or power of her husband, and therefore called a feme covert.

"C: Yes, it comes from common law, called coverture, describing marital roles and duties."

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