Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A cloth-measure of Portugal; a cubit.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word covado.

Examples

  • * Covid seems to be a contraction of the Portuguese word covado, i.e. a cubit.

    Hau Kiou Choaan 1761

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.