collogue

Meaning

Verb

• To simulate belief.
• To coax; to flatter.
• To talk privately or secretly; to conspire.

Origin

• First attested in 1590s (as colloguing), presumably from colleague and French colloque ("secret meeting"), from Latin colloquium (English colloquy), possibly influenced by dialogue.
• Ultimately from Latin collega ("a partner in office") + Ancient Greek λόγος ("speech; oration; discourse"), perhaps partly via Latin loquor ("I speak").