known

Definition

Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.

Etymology

From Middle English knowen, from Old English cnāwen (past participle). Morphologically know + -n.

Example Sentences

• "He was a known pickpocket."
• "Being not knowne, some great persons in the pew I pretended to, and went in, did question my coming in."
• "At the time, Einstein's theory was unknown to most other scientists."