5. Scope of information; cognizance; notice; as, it has not come to my
knowledge.
Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldst take
knowledge of me?
Ruth ii. 10.
6. Sexual intercourse; -- usually preceded by carnal; as, carnal
knowledge.
Syn. -- See Wisdom.
Knowl"edge, v. t. To acknowledge. [Obs.] "Sinners which knowledge their
sins." Tyndale.
Known (?), p. p. of Know.
Know"-noth`ing (?), n. A member of a secret political organization in
the United States, the chief objects of which were the proscription of
foreigners by the repeal of the naturalization laws, and the exclusive
choice of native Americans for office.
The party originated in 1853, and existed for about three years. The
members of it were called Know-nothings, because they replied "I don't
know," to any questions asked them in reference to the party.
Know"-noth`ing*ism (?), n. The doctrines, principles, or practices, of
the Know-nothings.
Knubs (?), n. pl. Waste silk formed in winding off the threads from a
cocoon.
Knuc"kle (?), n. [OE. knokel, knokil, AS. cuncel; akin to D. knokkel,
OFries. knokele, knokle, G. knöchel, Sw. knoge, Dan. knokkel, G.
knochen bone, and perh. to E. knock.] 1. The joint of a finger,
particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers.
Davenant.
2. The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped,
especially of a calf; -- formerly used of the kneejoint of a human
being.
With weary knuckles on thy brim she kneeled sadly down.
Golding.