Con-fēc'tion, n.

n. [Lat. confectio.] 1. A composition of different materials; a mixture. [Obs.] “A confection of mold which perhaps will alter the seed.” Bacon. 2. A preparation of fruit, &c., with sugar; a confect.

Hast thou not learned me how To make perfumes, distill, preserve; yea, so That our great king doth woo me oft For my confections? Shak.