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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Nor envy we
Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise. [ 1913 Webster ]

This famous duke of Milan,
Of whom so often I have heard renown. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

For joy to hear me so renown his son. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king. “Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

These were the renowned of the congregation. Num. i. 61. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent; celebrated; remarkable; wonderful. See Famous. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. With renown. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who gives renown. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having great renown; famous. “Renownful Scipio.” Marston. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Without renown; inglorius. [ 1913 Webster ]