I. transitive verb
also con ˈkän
( 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)
II. noun
also con
Date: 1825
: the control exercised by one who conns a ship