This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have heard renown.
Shak.
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*nowned" (r?-nound"), a. Famous; celebrated for great achievements,
for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned
king. "Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires." Milton.
These were the renowned of the congregation.
Num. i. 61.
Syn. -- Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent; celebrated;
remarkable; wonderful. See Famous.
Re*nown"ed*ly (r?-noun"?d-l?), adv. With renown.