A place setting or cover at a table in formal dining, including the plate, silverware, and glasses arranged for one person.
From French 'couvert' (covered), the past participle of 'couvrir' (to cover), from Latin 'cooperire.' Originally it meant a place that was covered or prepared, then became specialized for dining arrangements.
When fancy restaurants say they serve '100 couverts,' they're not talking about secret agents—they mean 100 complete table settings, revealing how French culinary language became the international vocabulary of fine dining.
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