late 15c., from well (adv.) + past participle of know (v.).
a well-known voice reached her ears
a well-known politician
well-known facts
well-hung
well-informed
Wellington
well-intentioned
well-kept
well-known
well-mannered
well-meaning
well-meant
wellness
well-nigh
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