First Known Use: 14th century
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1renown
noun re·nown \ri-ˈnau̇n\
: great fame and respect
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: a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
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Origin of RENOWN
Middle English renoun, from Anglo-French renum, renoun, from renomer to report, speak of, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name
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2renown
verb
Definition of RENOWN
transitive verb
: to give renown to
First Known Use of RENOWN
15th century
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renown
noun re·nown \ri-ˈnau̇n\
Definition of RENOWN for Kids
: the state of being widely and favorably known
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