I. ˈkōv noun
Etymology: Middle English, den, from Old English cofa; akin to Old High German chubisi hut
Date: before 12th century
1. : a recessed place : concavity : as
a. : an architectural member with a concave cross section
b. : a trough for concealed lighting at the upper part of a wall
2. : a small sheltered inlet or bay
3.
a. : a deep recess or small valley in the side of a mountain
b. : a level area sheltered by hills or mountains
II. transitive verb
( coved ; cov·ing )
Date: 1756
: to make in a hollow concave form
III. noun
Etymology: Romany kova thing, person
Date: 1567
British : man , fellow