What did it mean to cover with the corner of a garment? (Ezekiel 16:8)

What did it mean to cover with the corner of a garment? (Ezekiel 16:8) --

8 “‘Later I passed by, and when I looked at you and saw that you were old enough for love, I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your naked body. I gave you my solemn oath and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Sovereign Lord, and you became mine.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked July 11 2018 • Jack Gutknecht