Covert (k?v?rt), a. [OF. covert, F. couvert, p. p. of couvrir. See Cover, v. t.] 1. Covered over; private; hid; secret; disguised.
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How covert matters may be best disclosed. Shak.
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Whether of open war or covert guile. Milton
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2. Sheltered; not open or exposed; retired; protected; as, a covert nook. Wordsworth.
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Of either side the green, to plant a covert alley. Bacon.
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3. (Law) Under cover, authority or protection; as, a feme covert, a married woman who is considered as being under the protection and control of her husband.
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Covert way, (Fort.) See Covered way, under Covered.

Syn. -- Hidden; secret; private; covered; disguised; insidious; concealed. See Hidden.
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