cover-shame

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Something used to conceal infamy.
  • A plant, savin (Juniperus sabina), which was historically used as both a contraceptive and to induce abortions.

Etymology

Compound from English cover + English shame.

Origin

English

shame

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