\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.

\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.