Sentence examples for were originally known from inspiring English sources

They were originally known as Gordon and Peter.

Long-haired cats were originally known as Persians, or Angoras.

(They are stimulated to do this by being bombarded with electrons, which were originally known as cathode rays).

Many of these buyers were originally known as "vulture investors", and then, when the market improved, as "opportunity funds".

But the immense production in Paisley of what were originally known as "imitation Indian shawls" made Paisley a synonym for the pattern.

Although Bryant and Jordan were originally known for their high-flying theatrics, many contend that as their careers advanced, their footwork helped maintain the quality of their game.

The keratometer, or ophthalmometer as it was originally known, had its origins in the attempt to discover the seat of accommodation in the eye.

The modern-day Cheadle Road was originally known as Street Lane, and may be of Roman origin.

It was originally known as the McKernan Block, after John W. McKernan, the building's original financier, owner, and manager.

Lewanika was originally known as Robosi (Lubosi).

It was originally known as Pennsylvania College of Gettysburg.