KNOWL'EDGE, noun nol'lej. 1. A clear and certain perception of that which exists, or of truth and fact; the perception of the connection and agreement, or disagreement and repugnancy of our ideas. We can have no knowledge of that which does not exist. God has a perfect knowledge of all his works. Human knowledge is very limited, and is mostly gained by observation and experience. 2. Learning; illumination of mind. Ignorance is the curse of God, knowledge the wing wherewith we fly to heaven. 3. Skill; as a knowledge of seamanship. 4. Acquaintance with any fact or person. I have no knowledge of the man or thing. 5. Cognizance; notice. Ruth 2:10. 6. Information; power of knowing. 7. Sexual intercourse. But it is usual to prefix carnal; as carnal knowledge KNOWLEDGE, for acknowledge or avow, is not used.
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