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   Cov·in

   /ˈkəvən/

   

   noun

   • 1. fraud; deception. archaic

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a company or band): from Old French, from medieval Latin convenium, from Latin convenire (see convene). Compare with coven.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of COVIN is crew, band, confederacy. crew, band, confederacy; collusive agreement between two or more persons to the detriment of a third : conspiracy; fraud, trickery… See the full definition

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   Covin definition: a conspiracy between two or more persons to act to the detriment or injury of another. See examples of COVIN used in a sentence.

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   Define Covin: Covin, in its most basic sense, refers to a secretive or conspiratorial agreement or scheme. It is often characterized by a covert collaboration aimed at achieving personal gain or advantage.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOVIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · covin in American English. (ˈkʌvɪn ) noun. 1. Archaic. treachery or fraud, or a group engaged in this. 2. Law. a conspiracy of two or more people to defraud or injure another or others.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › covinCovin - definition of covin by The Free Dictionary

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   a number of persons banded together; a combination or union. See also band, confederacy, coven. Examples: covin of heathen, 1415; of masons and carpenters, 1361; of wicked men, 1374; of witches. Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Want to thank TFD for its existence?

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › covin_ncovin, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun covin, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › covinCovin Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Covin Definition. Treachery or fraud, or a group engaged in this. A conspiracy of two or more people to defraud or injure another or others.