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Pronunciation : Re*nown" (r-noun")
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. renom. See Noun, and cf. Renown, v.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Re*nown" (r-noun")
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. renommer to name again, celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L. nominare , fr. nomen a name. See Noun.]
Definition : 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.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913