Cover
/ˈkʌv.ər/noun
To place something upon or in front of something else to protect or conceal it.
Did you know?The word 'cover' is linked to ancient protective spells, where objects were covered to shield them from malevolent forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱew-
“to hide or conceal”
Latin
Latin
cūbīre
“to lie down, cover”
Old French
Old French
couvrer
“to cover or envelop”
Middle English
Middle English
coveren
“to cover, conceal, protect”
Modern English
English
cover
“to place something upon to protect or conceal”