Definitions
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- verb To
cover completely, cover over; tocover up ,conceal .
Etymologies
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From Middle English forcoveren ("to cover, cover up"), equivalent to for- + cover.
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Examples
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Considering something too “silly” to consider is a good way to get somebody thinking about using it forcover.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Have We Learned to Fight Terrorism? 2007
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Mike Huckabee types did exist back then and in large numbers; that’s why the “heterodox” key Founders had to keep their heterodoxy on the downlow and belong to orthodox Churches forcover.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Voting, Religion, and Public Officials: 2009
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If the money doesn’t bother you, the Crimson Trace LaserGrip sight is a worthwhile accessory, and seeing that red dot on their chest is likely to send many potential assailants scurrying forcover!
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