The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

What is a "confidence" man, a.k.a con man?

What is a "confidence" man, a.k.a con man?

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A "confidence" or "con" man is someone who uses fraudulent methods to swindle people out of money or valuables. In this novel, the King and the Duke are con men.

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