Main Entry: con·fect
Pronunciation: \kən-ˈfekt\
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin
confectus, past participle of
conficere to prepare — more at
comfitDate: 14th century
1 : to put together from varied material
2 a : prepare b : preserve
— con·fect \ˈkän-ˌ\ noun