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KNOCK OFF

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A counterfeit item. An illegal or unlawful copy of a branded item, usually a lower quality copy of a high quality item. … [Read more...]

KYTH

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Sax. Kin or kindred. … [Read more...]

KNOT

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In seamen's language, a "knot" is a division, of the log-line serving to measure the rate of the vessel's motion. The number of knots which run off from the reel In half a minute shows the number of miles the vessel sails in an hour. Hence when a ship goes eight miles an hour she is said to go "eight knots." Webster. … [Read more...]

KNOW ALL MEN

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In conveyancing. A form of public address, of great antiquity, and with which many written instruments, such as bonds, letters of attorney, etc., still commence. … [Read more...]

KNOW-HOW

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Information that is necessary to be known to a person before being able to perform a task. … [Read more...]

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