Renown

n. [Fr. & Pr. renom, Pg. renome, Sp. renombre, from re, again, and Lat. nomen, name.] The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; notoriety;—always in a good sense.

He was a wight of high renown. Shak.

v. t. [Fr. renommer, Pr. renommar, renomenar, It. rinomare, Sp. renombrar. See supra.] To make famous. [Obs.] “For joy to hear me so renown his son.” Chapman. “A bard whom pilfered pastorals renown.” Pope.