I. ˈfām noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak — more at ban
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : public estimation : reputation
b. : popular acclaim : renown
2. archaic : rumor
II. transitive verb
( famed ; fam·ing )
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : report , repute
2. : to make famous