discovert

[ dis-kuhv-ert ]

adjective

, Law.

1. (of a woman) not covert; not under the protection of a husband.

discovert

/ dɪsˈkʌvət /

adjective

1. law (of a woman) not under the protection of a husband; being a widow, spinster, or divorcée

Derived Forms

• disˈcoverture, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discovert¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French discoverte, descoverte (feminine adj.). See dis- ¹, covert

Word History and Origins

Origin of discovert¹

C14: from Old French descovert, past participle of descouvrir to discover

Example Sentences

Discovert, dis-kuv′ert, adj. (law) not under the bonds of matrimony, either of a spinster or widow.

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