Middle English word coveren comes from Latin operio, Latin co- ((intensifier). Together, with.), Italian cum, Italian operio
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| operio | Latin (lat) | (by extension) I shut, close.. (figuratively) I hide, conceal, dissemble.. (figuratively) I overwhelm, burden.. (figuratively, of a sin) I atone for, cover, cause to be forgotten.. I cover (over something); envelop. |
| co- | Latin (lat) | (intensifier). Together, with. |
| cum | Italian (ita) | |
| operio | Italian (ita) | |
| cooperio | Latin (lat) | I cover wholly, cover over, overwhelm. |
| coperire | Late Latin (LL) | |
| covrir | Old French (fro) | To cover. |
| coveren | Middle English (enm) |