Cov″ey (k?v″?), n. [OF. cov�e, F. couv�e, fr. cover, F. couver, to sit or brood on, fr. L. cubare to lie down; cf. E. incubate. See Cubit, and cf. Cove to brood.] 1. A brood or hatch of birds; 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. Darwin.
2. A company; a bevy; as, a covey of girls. Addison.