‖n. [ OF. feme, F. femme. ] (Old Law) A woman. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]

Feme covert (Law), a married woman. See Covert, a., 3. --
Feme sole (Law), a single or unmarried woman; a woman who has never been married, or who has been divorced, or whose husband is dead. --
Feme sole trader or
Feme sole merchant (Eng. Law), a married woman, who, by the custom of London, engages in business on her own account, inpendently of her husband. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Arch.) See Femerell. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OF. fumeraille part of a chimney. See Fume. ] (Arch.) A lantern, or louver covering, placed on a roof, for ventilation or escape of smoke. [ 1913 Webster ]