Sax. Kin or kindred. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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

With knowledge; consciously ; intelligently. The use of this word in an indictment is equivalent to an averment that the defendant knew what he was about to do, and, with such knowledge, proceeded to do the act charged. U. S. v. Claypool (D. C.) 14 Fed. 128. … [Read more...]