v. Obs. rare–1.
In the following passage the word has been variously referred to CON v.1 or CON v.3: context suggests the sense:
To impart, communicate.
1674. N. Fairfax, Bulk & Selv., 137. Iron may be so clapt in with the knack of a Craftsman, as both to stir it self, and conne its heavy neighbour a share too. And I can’t find in my heart to deny that skill to a World-maker, that I must needs give to a Watch-maker.
