I. ri-ˈnau̇n 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
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
: to give renown to