| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Expression | 1. (Law), a married woman.[Websters]. | |
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Common Expressions: FEME COVERT
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Feme covert | (Law), a married woman. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
| Feme covert | A feme covert was considered a married woman, versus a feme sole, an unmarried woman. A feme sole was under the authority of her father until she married and became a feme covert. Once a feme covert, she had no legal status or rights and was expected to remain loyal to her husband and family. She could not own property, sign legal documents or earn a salary. (references) | ||
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