Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Connive

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Connive


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(1):

(v. i.) To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.

(2):

(v. i.) To close the eyes upon a fault; to wink (at); to fail or forbear by intention to discover an act; to permit a proceeding, as if not aware of it; -- usually followed by at.

(3):

(v. t.) To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.