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cozen

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊzən/

The English word “cozen” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

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

Etymology

From coz(y) + -en.

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