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Webster 1913 Edition
Covey
Cov′ey
(k?v′?)
, Noun.
1.
A brood or hatch of birds; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; – said of game;
as, a
. covey
of partridgesDarwin.
2.
A company; a bevy;
as, a
. covey
of girlsAddison.
Cov′ey
,Verb.
I.
To brood; to incubate.
[Obs.]
[Tortoises]
covey
a whole year before they hatch. Holland.
Cov′ey
,Noun.
A pantry.
[Prov. Eng.]
Parker.
Webster 1828 Edition
Covey
COVEY
,Noun.
1.
A brood or hatch of birds; an old fowl with her brood of young. Hence, a small flock or number of fowls together; as a covey of partridges.2.
A company; a set.