con

ot noun

1. A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros). pros and cons
2. (abbreviation) conservative own the cons
3. The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the." The officer of the deck has the conn of the vessel; the captain took the conn when she reached the bridge.
4. The conversion of part of a building. We're getting a loft con done next year.

fe’l verb

1. To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction). The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.
2. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
3. To know, understand, acknowledge.
4. To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.