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(). A prefix, fr. L. cum, signifying with, together, etc. See Com-. Con adv.[Abbrev. from L. contra against.] Against the affirmative side; in opposition; on the negative side; -- The antithesis of pro, and usually in connection with it. See Pro. Con v. t.[imp. & p. p.Conned (); p. pr. & vb. n.Conning.] [AS. cunnan to know, be able, and (derived from this) cunnian to try, test. See Can, v. t. & i.] 1. To know; to understand; to acknowledge. [Obs.] Of muses, Hobbinol, I con no skill. Spenser. They say they con to heaven the highway. Spenser. 2. To study in order to know; to peruse; to learn; to commit to memory; to regard studiously. Fixedly did look Upon the muddy waters which he conned As if he had been reading in a book. Wordsworth. I did not come into Parliament to con my lesson. Burke. To con answer, to be able to answer. [Obs.] To con thanks, to thank; to acknowledge obligation. [Obs.] Shak. Con v. t.[See Cond.] (Naut.) To conduct, or superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer. スポンサード リンク
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