(1):
(v. i.) A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; - generally used in a bad sense.
(2):
(v. i.) To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; - used with together.
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