Articles of confederation. See under Article.
Con*fed"er*a*tive (? or ?), a. Of or pertaining to a confederation.
Con*fed"er*a`tor (?), n. A confederate. Grafton.
Con*fer" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conferred (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Conferring.] [L. conferre to bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear: cf. F. confÚrer. See 1st Bear.] 1. To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.]
If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion.
Boyle.