KNOWL'EDGE, n. 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 .
6. Information power of knowing.
7. Sexual intercourse. But it is usual to prefix carnal as carnal knowledge.