beknow = verb from which beknown is derivable. Actually, beknown is archaic in use. It is an intermediate step I coined as a bridge to the next explanation. Let's compare the adjectives/adverbs unknown vs unbeknown. unknown. = negative of past participle of know which relates to the party receiving attention. More @Wikipedia
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