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.