COVERTURE


Meaning of COVERTURE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' k ə -v ə r- ˌ chu ̇ r, -ch ə r, - ˌ tyu ̇ r, - ˌ tu ̇ r

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 a : COVERING b : SHELTER

2 : the status a woman acquires upon marriage under common law

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