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91Covert way — Way Way, n. [OE. wey, way, AS. weg; akin to OS., D., OHG., & G. weg, Icel. vegr, Sw. v[ a]g, Dan. vei, Goth. wigs, L. via, and AS. wegan to move, L. vehere to carry, Skr. vah. [root]136. Cf. {Convex}, {Inveigh}, {Vehicle}, {Vex}, {Via}, {Voyage} …
92covert operation — An operation that is so planned and executed as to conceal the identity of or permit plausible denial by the sponsor. A covert operation differs from a clandestine operation in that emphasis is placed on concealment of identity of sponsor rather… …
93covert action — a secret action undertaken to influence the course of political events, as a government intelligence operation. Also called covert operation. [1975 80] * * * …
94covert cloth — a cotton, woolen, or worsted cloth of twill weave, the warp being of ply yarns one of which may be white. Also called covert. [1890 95] * * * …
95covert-coat — noun A coat suitable for wearing while shooting game, usually with a neutral colour and windproof or waterproof qualities. Meanwhile Raffles rejoined me, with a covert coat over his blazer, and a soft felt hat set carelessly on the curly head he… …
96covert act — any illegal behaviour Not just hidden or secret in the literal sense: Do you mean acts of sabotage? Er... could I just say covert acts? (Lyall, 1985) …
97covert brown — noun Etymology: covert (II) + brown : a variable color averaging a grayish olive that is redder and duller than average olive drab and redder and lighter than bronzesheen …
98covert gray — noun Etymology: covert (II) + gray : a variable color averaging a light olive gray that is deeper and slightly greener than piping rock and paler and slightly greener than slate tan …
99covert tan — noun Etymology: covert (II) + tan : a light grayish olive color that is redder and stronger than Quaker gray, lighter and slightly redder and less strong than hemp, and redder, lighter, and stronger than twine …
100covert-baron — I. | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: Anglo French couverte baroun, alteration of coverte de baron, literally, covered by a husband : covert I 4 II. noun (plural coverts baron) : the status of …
