con
1. con \'ka:n\ vt or conned; or con.ning [ME connen to know, learn, study,
alter. of cunnen to know, infin.]of can - more at CAN 1: to study or
examine closely : PERUSE 2: to commit to memory
2. con var of CONN
3. con av [ME, short for contra] : on the negative side : in opposition
4. con n 1: an argument or evidence in opposition 2: the negative position
or one holding it
5. con aj : CONFIDENCE
6. con vt or conned; or con.ning [5con] 1: SWINDLE 2: COAX, CAJOLE
7. con n [short for consumption] slang : a destructive disease of the
lungs; esp : TUBERCULOSIS