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known
adjective
: generally accepted as something specified
: included in the knowledge that all people considered as one group have
: familiar to people
Full Definition of KNOWN
: generally recognized <a known authority on art>
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First Known Use of KNOWN
13th century
KNOWN Defined for Kids
known
adjective \ˈnōn\
Definition of KNOWN for Kids
: generally recognized <She's a known liar.>
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