Conning
['kɔniŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Con
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Examples
- Lincoln developed his logical powers conning the dictionary. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- She had sat up of nights conning lessons and spelling over crabbed grammars and geography books in order to teach them to Georgy. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Conning tower, one piece hollow forging, nickel steel, oil tempered. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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