Scheme

skein, n. A combination of things connected and adjusted by design a plan of something to be done; any lineal or mathematical diagram; project; design; contrivance; purpose; plot.— v. [schemed (skemd), scheming.] To plan, project. — To form a plan or project, contrive. [L. and Gr. schema, Gr. eche in, tut. scheso, to hold, have Skr. sah, to bear, endure.] — Schem'er, n. One who schemes or contrives a projector. — Sche's is, ske'- n. (Rhet.) A figure of speech whereby a certain affection or inclination of an adversary or oppconent feigned for the purpose of answering [Gr.] Schirrhus. See Scirrus.