ski:m n. & v. --n. 1 a a
systematic plan or
arrangement for work,
action, etc. b a proposed or
operational systematic arrangement (a
colour scheme). 2 an
artful or
deceitful plot. 3 a
timetable,
outline,
syllabus, etc. --v. 1 intr. (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) plan
esp. secretly or deceitfully;
intrigue. 2 tr. plan to
bring about, esp. artfully or deceitfully (schemed
their downfall). øøschemer n. [L
schema f. Gk (as SCHEMA)]