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Cognisance vs Cognizance - What's the difference?

cognisance | cognizance |

As nouns the difference between cognisance and cognizance

is that cognisance is an alternative spelling of lang=en while cognizance is an emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.

cognisance

English

Noun

(head)
  • * 1919, , Duckworth, hardback edition, page 28
    • She has no real cognisance , dear lambkin, of anything at all.

    cognizance

    English

    Alternative forms

    * cognizaunce (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.
  • Notice or awareness.

    • Related terms

    * recognizance