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Word: Coverture
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (originally denoting a coverlet or garment): from Old French, from covrir ‘to cover’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkʌvətjʊə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkʌvətʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
protective or concealing covering.
Short Definition:protective or concealing covering
Definition:
the legal status of a married woman, considered to be under her husband's protection and authority.
Short Definition:legal status of married woman
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