noun
- plural of cozener; people who deceive or cheat others, especially through fraud or trickery
Usage: somewhat archaic or literary; often used in historical or formal contexts
Examples
- The cozeners were arrested after running a scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors.
- Medieval markets were often plagued by cozeners selling counterfeit goods.
- The detective exposed the cozeners who had been posing as legitimate business partners.
- Cozeners throughout history have used charm and false promises to steal from the gullible.
- The novel's protagonist encounters various cozeners during his travels through the city.