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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cognosceing, Cognos(c)hing, vbl. n. [f. Cognosce,v..] Investigating, examining.1604 Elgin Rec. II. 130.
Touching the cognosching the testimonialls reportit be William Ysoun, … the elderis referris the cognoshing thairof to the Laird of Dunbeath 1609 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 108/11/1.
Witnesis producit … ffor cognosching of the lard of Restelrigis hand wryit a1650 Row 217.
For cognosceing and judging of any greevance his Majestie hath against any minister, commission … is given to about thirty nominat in the Assemblie
