Cony

Coney , kō′ni, or kun′i, n. a rabbit: ( B. ) translation of Heb. shâphân , the Hyrax syriacus , or rock-badger: ( obs. ) an equivocal term of endearment for a woman.— n. Cō′ny-burr′ow , a rabbit-warren.— v.t. Cō′ny-catch ( Shak. ), to cheat.— ns. Cōny-catch′er , a cheat; Cō′ny-wool , rabbits' fur. [Prob. through O. Fr. connil , from L. cuniculus , a rabbit.]