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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Knowing

· Know·ing · IPA /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
01 a. Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog.
  1. 1.
    Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog.
    “The knowing and intelligent part of the world.” — South.
  2. 2.
    Artful; cunning; as, a knowing rascal.[Colloq.]
02 n. Knowledge; hence, experience.
  1. 1.
    Knowledge; hence, experience.
    “This sore night Hath trifled former knowings.” — Shak.