noun
also cov·ine ˈkəvə̇n, ˈkōv-
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English covin, covine, from Middle French covin band, affair, covine affair, from Medieval Latin convenium agreement, arrangement, from Latin convenire to agree — more at convene
1. archaic : crew , band , confederacy
2.
a. : collusive agreement between two or more persons to the detriment of a third : conspiracy
b. archaic : fraud , trickery
3. : coven