A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Knowin, ppl. a. Also: known, knouin, knoune. [P.p. of Know: cf. Knawin a.] a. Known as a fact, well-known. b. Informed or apprised (of a circumstance: const. to); also, having private knowledge (of), privy to. c. Instructed or versed in (a body of facts): cf. Knawin a. 2. —a. 1660 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 194.
Such only … as ar of knovin fidelitie … toward his majestieb. 1663 Ib. 207.
That the master of the familie knowin to the said transgressions and countenancing the samen sall pay [etc.] 1677 Old Ross-shire 38.
Be it kend … me John bishop of Ross … being sufficiently known to the literator guid lyf and conversation of Mr. D. McL. [etc.] 1678 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 325.
That the magistrats did ther duty, and was noways accessory nor known to his escapec. 1703 New Mills Manuf. 344.
To sie if he cann learne out for ane sober man fully seen in the makeing of broad cloath and knoune in all the parts therof
