n. [ L. cognitio, fr. cognoscere, cognitum, to become acquainted with, to know; co- + noscere, gnoscere, to get a knowledge of. See Know, v. t. ] 1. The act of knowing; knowledge; perception. [ 1913 Webster ]
I will not be myself nor have cognation Of what I feel: I am all patience. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]