COVINS

Proper noun

Covins

plural of Covin

Source: Wiktionary


COVIN

Cov"in (kv"n), n. Etym: [OF. covine, covaine, fr. covenir to agree. See Covenant.]

1. (Law)

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

2. Deceit; fraud; artifice. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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