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cove2

Pronunciation: /kəʊv/

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Definition of cove

noun

British informal, dated

a man:he is a perfectly amiable cove

Origin:

mid 16th century: perhaps from Romany kova 'thing or person'

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Definition of cove in the US English dictionary

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covariance
covariant
covariation
cove ¹
cove ²
covelline
covellite
coven
covenant
covenant of grace

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