Conner

con ¹  (kn)

adv.

In opposition or disagreement; against: debated the issue pro and con.

n.

1. An argument or opinion against something.

2. One who holds an opposing opinion or view.

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[Short for contra.]

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con ²  (kn)

tr.v. conned, con·ning, cons

1. To study, peruse, or examine carefully.

2. To learn or commit to memory.

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[Middle English connen, to know, from Old English cunnan; see gn- in Indo-European roots.]

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conner n.

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con ³ or conn  (kn) Nautical

tr.v. conned, con·ning, cons or conns

To direct the steering or course of (a vessel).

n.

1. The station or post of the person who steers a vessel.

2. The act or process of steering a vessel.

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[From cond, from Middle English conduen, from Old French conduire, from Latin condcere, to lead together; see conduce.]

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con ⁴  (kn) Slang

tr.v. conned, con·ning, cons

To swindle (a victim) by first winning his or her confidence; dupe.

n.

A swindle.

adj.

Of, relating to, or involving a swindle or fraud: a con artist; a con job.

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[Short for confidence.]

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con ⁵  (kn)

n. Slang

A convict.