Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Renown"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), n. [F. renom. See {Noun}, and cf.
{Renown}, v.]
1. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted
reputation derived from the extensive praise of great
achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; --
always in a good sense.
Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy
victory. --Dryden.
2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.
This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have
heard renown. --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), v. t. [F. renommer to name again,
celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L.
nominare, fr. nomen a name. See {Noun}.]
To make famous; to give renown to. [Obs.]
For joi to hear me so renown his son. --Chapman.
The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. --Pope.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
renown
n : the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
[syn: {fame}, {celebrity}] [ant: {infamy}]
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