insight

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

IN'SIGHT, noun in'site. [in and sight.] Sight or view of the interior of any thing; deep inspection or view; introspection; thorough knowledge or skill. A garden gives us a great insight into the contrivance and wisdom of Providence.
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