covert /kōˈvərt or kuvˈərt/

1. Concealed
2. Secret

1. A feather covering the quill-bases of wings and tail of a bird
2. A shelter
3. Cover for game

covˈertly adverb

In a secret, stealthy or concealed manner

covˈerture noun

1. Covering, shelter
2. Disguise
3. The status of a married woman considered as being under the protection of her husband (law)

covert coat, covert coating, etc see under cover

• petters
• pettichaps
• petticoat
• petticoat-breeches
• petticoated
• petticoat government
• petticoats
• petticoat-tails
• pettier
• petties
• pettiest
• pettifog
• pettifogged
• pettifogger
• pettifoggeries
• pettifoggers
• pettifoggery
• pettifogging
• pettifoggings
• pettifogs
• pettily
• pettiness
• pettinesses
• petting
• petting parties