Covey1. (n.) A flock of birds such as quails or partridges\; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; -- said of game; as, a covey of partridges.
2. (n.) A company; a bevy; as, a covey of girls.
3. (v. i.) To brood; to incubate.
4. (n.) A pantry.
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