[Tortoises] covey a whole year before they hatch.
Holland.
Cov"ey, n. A pantry. [Prov. Eng.] Parker.
Cov"in (k?v"?n), n. [OF. covine, covaine, fr. covenir to agree. See Covenant.] 1. (Law) A collusive agreement between two or more persons to prejudice a third.