Jailbird (7)
'jailbird' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for convict that I've seen before include "Imprisoned criminal" , "Prisoner" , "Declare guilty (of crime)" , "Prove guilty" , "Find guilty - criminal in prison" .)
'jailbird' is the definition.
(convict)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for con that I've seen before include "Informally swindle" , "Not supporting" , "Direct steering; study" , "Study; steer" , "Swindle; steer" .)