couvert
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of couvert
C18: from French
Example Sentences
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It was with the joy of great relief that he heard Ellis say to his underling, "Numero cinq, sur la terrace, un couvert."
From Lion and the Unicorn by Davis, Richard Harding
Arrived at the table, he found his couvert to consist of a napkin, plate, silver goblet, fork and spoon, being expected to supply his own knife.
From Old Quebec The Fortress of New France by Bryan, Claude Glennon
This morning, as usual, I attended the petit couvert, and found myself alone in the breakfast-room, where covers were laid for two.
From Orrain A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S.
A droller mélange could not be imagined than presented itself in the panoramic procession; and long before the grand couvert was over, I thought it much the most amusing part of the scene.
From Recollections of Europe by Cooper, James Fenimore
Needless to add, I had no intention to touch at Fontainebleau or disturb the petit couvert of the King.
From Orrain A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S.
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