See Also: COVERT, BARON(law)
covert-baron(dictionary)
covert(2)(dictionary)
covert(1)(dictionary)
covert 1, adjective(dictionary)
covert 2, noun(dictionary)
covert sensitization(medicine)
baron(encyclopedia)
BARON(law)
baron(dictionary)

pyrophoric (iou) and covert-baron (iou)


pyrophoric (iou)



pyrophoric adjective. M19.
[from PYROPHORUS + -IC.]
Chemistry. Liable to ignite spontaneously on exposure to air; (of an alloy) emitting sparks when scratched or struck.
Also pyrophorous adjective E19.

covert-baron (iou)



covert-baron adjective & noun. obsolete exc. Hist. E16.
[Anglo-Norman couverte baroun, orig. coverte de barun covered by a husband: see COVERT adjective, BARON.]
A. adjective. = COVERT adjective 5. E16.
b. noun. The condition of being a married woman. Chiefly in under covert-baron. Cf. COVERT noun 5, COVERTURE 8. L16.