Main Entry: ¹re·nown

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈnau̇n\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English renoun, from Anglo-French renum, renoun, from renomer to report, speak of, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at name

Date: 14th century

1 : a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
2 obsolete : report, rumor