COVIN

COVIN covin (k[schwa]v-[schwa]n). Hist. A secret conspiracy or agreement between two or more persons to injure or defraud another. ¡ª Also spelled covine. ¡°Covin is a secret assent determined in the hearts of two or more, to the prejudice of another: As if a tenant for term of life, or tenant in tail, will secretly […]