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3. To invest (one's self with
something); to bring upon (one's self); as, he covered
himself with glory.

The powers that covered themselves with
everlasting infamy by the partition of Poland.

Brougham.

4. To hide sight; to conceal; to cloak;
as, the enemy were covered from our sight by the
woods.

A cloud covered the mount.

Exod. xxiv. 15.

In vain shou striv'st to cover shame with
shame.

Milton.

5. To brood or sit on; to
incubate.

While the hen is covering her eggs, the
male . . . diverts her with his songs.

Addison.

6. To overwhelm; to spread over.

The waters returned and covered the
chariots and the horsemen.

Ex. xiv. 28.

7. To shelter, as from evil or danger; to
protect; to defend; as, the cavalry covered the
retreat.

His calm and blameless life

Does with substantial blessedness abound,

And the soft wings of peace cover him round.


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