Category:Renown

Re*nown" (r-noun"), n. Etym: [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.

Renown Re*nown" (r-noun"), v. t. Etym: [f. renommer to name again, Celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, l. nominare , Fr. nomen a name. See noun.]

Defn: 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.