Where does “covertly” come from?
Covertly comes from Middle English covertli, meaning in a hidden or concealed manner.
covertly (English): In a covert manner, secretly
Definitions
- In a covert manner, secretly
Ancestry of “covertly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | covertli | — |