English Explanatory Dictionary

cozen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become cozy; (by extension) to become acquainted, comfortable, or familiar with.
verb
  1. To cheat; to defraud; to deceive, usually by small arts, or in a pitiful way.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈkəʊzən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cozen.wav /ˈkoʊzən/ /ˈkʌzən/

Word forms

cozen cozens cozening cozened coosen coosin cosen

Etymology

From coz(y) + -en.

Synonyms

beguile abuse beglammer counterfeit deceive dissemble dissimulate feign jiff lead astray overreach put on spoof sham trick

Related words

cozener cozenage
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