covering (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. tegmen, ĭnis, n.; also tĕgŭmen and tegmentum (the most gen. term2. intĕgŭmentum3. ŏperīmentum (a c. put on the top)4. invŏlūcrum (a wrapper5. vēlāmen, vēlāmentum • covering (subs.): 1. tegmen, ĭnis, n.; also tĕgŭmen and tegmentum (the most gen. term: whether for concealment or shelter): Scythian c. (very scanty), Scythicum tegmen, Cic.: Liv. (this form is esp. frequent in poetry): c.s for the body either woven or sewn, tegumenta corporum vel texta vel suta, Cic.: to draw off the c.s of shields, scutis tegumenta detrahere, Caes.: a c. for the breast, tegumen pectori, Liv. (but MSS. vary as to the form). 2. intĕgŭmentum: esp. fig.: the c. of dissimulation, in. dissimulationis, Cic.: v. mask. 3. ŏperīmentum (a c. put on the top): the c. of mother (earth), op. matris, Cic.: a double c. (of nuts), duplex op., Plin. 4. invŏlūcrum (a wrapper: q. v.): fig.: integumenta atque involucra ingenii, Cic. 5. vēlāmen, vēlāmentum: of the nature of a veil, to hide something: esp. of clothing: q. v. Phr.: a c. of clouds, nubium obtentus, Plin.: for beds, etc., strāgŭlum: v. coverlet.
COVERING Copy link • COVERINGWhatever is placed on or over any object [Vid: COVER]. Dress, vestis: vestimentum: vestitus (general terms): amictus (if intended to be wrapped round the body): velamen: velamentum: involucrum: integumentum (husk, outer covering).