Complete Definition of "feme covert"

English

Etymology
L. femina: woman + ME. covir: cover Hence a covered woman.

Noun
en-noun2|feme covert|femes covert

  1. Law A married woman.

#*"To Mary Smith an adult feme covert, you are hereby summonsed...."

Related terms
feme sole
feme sole merchant

ru:feme covert

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