n. & v.
n. reputation (known by repute).
v.tr. 1 (as reputed adj.) (often foll. by to + infin.) be generally considered or reckoned (is reputed to be the best). 2 (as reputed adj.) passing as being, but probably not being (his reputed father). reputedly adv.
[ ME f. OF reputer or L reputare (as RE-, putare think) ]