Cōv'ert-ūre, n.

(53), n. [O. Fr. coverture, now couverture, from couvrir, couvrir. See COVER, v. t.]

1. Covering; shelter; defense.
2. (Law.) 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-couvert.