In a situation to face each other; in an opposite manner or direction; adversely.
1. Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog. The knowing and intelligent part of the world. South. 2. Artful; cunning; as, a knowing rascal. [Colloq.] Knowledge; hence, experience. " In my knowing." Shak. This sore night Hath trifled former knowings. Shak.