Meaning of covies | Babel Free
Definitions
Noun. [B1]
Examples
“"Fine shooting," again muttered Lord Merton; "and if I knew Lord Etheringhame, he might ask⟳ me to shoot⟳ over his grounds." Campbell talks of the magic of a name⟳—yes, if the name⟳ be partridges. "Well, Adelaide; but how do you mean⟳ to contrive it?" […] A lingering hope⟳ of the covies gave unusual animation to her brother's manner, when he hoped their acquaintance was only begun: […]”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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