in Grammar, one of the four species under which, according to Mr Harris, all words may be included. They are of two kinds; and as they connect sentences or words, are called by the different names of conjunctions and prepositions. See Grammar.

CONNIVENT valves, in Anatomy, those wrinkles, cellules, and valvules, which are found in the insides of the two intestines ilium and jejunum. See Anatomy, No. 93, et seq.

CONNOISSEUR, a French term, of late used in English: it literally denotes a person well versed in anything; being formed of the verb connaitre, "to know, understand." Hence it comes to be used in our language for a critic, or person who is a thorough judge or master in any way, particularly in matters of painting and sculpture.