cognomination (kognominashon)

[L. cognominatio(n-), Therefore Christ gave him the cognomination of Cephas. Jer. Taylor , Liberty of Prophesying, § 7. cognomine (kog-nom'i-nē), adv . [L., abl. of cognomen, cognomen.] By cognomen. cognosce (kog-nos'), v.; pret. and pp. cognosced, ppr. cognoscing. [ ment in a cause. II. in trans. To adjudicate; pronounce judgment. [Scotch.] Doth it belong to us. to cognosce upon his [the king's] actions, or limit his pleasure? Drummond , Speech, May 2, 1639.