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cognisant

The origin and history of cognisant.

Etymology

From Old French conoissant, the present participle of conoistre, from Latin cognoscere 'to get to know', formed from co- 'together' and gnoscere 'to know'. The spelling with a g was restored later on the Latin model.

Origin: Latin

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