a.
The knowing and intelligent part of the world. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Knowledge; hence, experience. “ In my knowing.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
This sore night
Hath trifled former knowings. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv.
n. The state or quality of being knowing or intelligent; shrewdness; skillfulness. [ 1913 Webster ]