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: generally recognized
a known authority on art

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of known was in the 14th century

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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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known

adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art

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