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| Knowl"edge |
[OE.
knowlage, knowlege, knowleche, knawleche.
The last part is the Icel. suffix -leikr, forming abstract
nouns, orig. the same as Icel. leikr game, play, sport, akin
to AS. l c, Goth. la |
The act or state of knowing; clear
perception of fact, truth, or duty; certain apprehension; familiar
cognizance; cognition.
That which is or may be known; the object
of an act of knowing; a cognition; -- chiefly used in the
plural.
That which is gained and preserved by
knowing; instruction; acquaintance; enlightenment; learning;
scholarship; erudition.
That familiarity which is gained by actual
experience; practical skill; as, a knowledge of
life.
Scope of information; cognizance; notice;
as, it has not come to my knowledge.
Sexual intercourse; -- usually preceded by
carnal; as, carnal knowledge.
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| Knowledge (knowledge) |
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| Knowl"edge |
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