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Couverture

The state of being a married woman.

The state of being a married woman.

Applied to societies where particular value is placed on a female attaining that status.
The substance of marriage has long been subject to change over time as societal attitudes to it have evolved. In support one may cite the abandonment of couverture and the wider maturation of public attitudes towards homosexuality and same-sex couples.
by fiery62 July 27, 2015
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