(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:46:37

Cov"in (k?v"?n), n. [OF. covine, covaine, fr. covenir to agree. See Covenant.]

1. Law

A collusive agreement between two or more persons to prejudice a third.

2.

Deceit; fraud; artifice.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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