Know"ing, a. 1. Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog.
The knowing and intelligent part of the world.
South.
2. Artful; cunning; as, a knowing rascal. [Colloq.]
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Know"ing, n. Knowledge; hence, experience. " In my knowing."
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This sore night
Hath trifled former knowings.
Shak.
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