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infamous

Main Entry:: in·fa·mous
Pronunciation:: \ˈin-fə-məs\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Latin infamis, from in- + fama fame
Date:: 14th century

1 : having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil <an infamous traitor> 2 : causing or bringing infamy : disgraceful <an infamous crime> 3 : convicted of an offense bringing infamy

— in·fa·mous·ly adverb

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