covin
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of covin
C14: from Old French; see coven , convene
Example Sentences
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So Breadley had trouble enough to work his land, and when it was worked he got no good out of it, but only weeds and thorns, while the covin made their bread of his labour.
From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)
John Young was the officer of her covin, and the number composing it was thirteen.
From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)
Shall I, an innocent proprietor, be mulcted of my right by thy fraud and covin?
From The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales by Garnett, Richard
He is one that, like a bond without fraud, covin, and further delay, is void and of none effect, otherwise does stand and remain in full power, force, and virtue.
From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various
It, therefore, seems to be no very conclusive reasoning, which connects those two propositions:—'the nation is become less ferocious, and, therefore, the laws against fraud and covin shall be relaxed.'
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces by Johnson, Samuel
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