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Definition of covin in English: covin(also covine) noun ˈkʌvɪn mass nounarchaic Fraud; deception. Example sentencesExamples - The sultaness gathers together a ‘covine’ or conspiracy to help bring death to her people.
Synonyms plotting, planning, conspiracy, collusion, conniving, scheming, machination, trickery, sharp practice, double-dealing, unscrupulousness, underhandedness, deviousness, subterfuge
Origin Middle English (denoting a company or band): from Old French, from medieval Latin convenium, from Latin convenire (see convene). Compare with coven. Definition of covin in US English: covin(also covine) noun archaic Fraud; deception. Example sentencesExamples - The sultaness gathers together a ‘covine’ or conspiracy to help bring death to her people.
Synonyms plotting, planning, conspiracy, collusion, conniving, scheming, machination, trickery, sharp practice, double-dealing, unscrupulousness, underhandedness, deviousness, subterfuge
Origin Middle English (denoting a company or band): from Old French, from medieval Latin convenium, from Latin convenire (see convene). Compare with coven. |