couvert

noun

cou·​vert

(ˈ)kü¦ve(ə)r

plural -s

1

: a table cover

2

: cover charge

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from Old French covert, couvert covered, past participle of covrir, couvrir to cover

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