Main Entry:

¹conn

Variant(s):

also con \ˈkän\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

conned; con·ning

Etymology:

alteration of cond, probably alteration of Middle English condien, conduen to conduct, from Anglo-French cunduire — more at conduit

Date:

1626

: to conduct or direct the steering of (as a ship)