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.
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.
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