INCOGNIZANCE

incognizance

(noun) a lack of knowledge or recognition

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

incognizance (uncountable)

Failure to cognize, apprehend, or notice.

Now, this incognizance may be explained on three possible hypotheses.

Source: Wiktionary


In*cog"ni*zance, n.

Definition: Failure to cognize, apprehended, or notice. This incognizance may be explained. Sir W. Hamilton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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