1. (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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