— fameless , adj.
/faym/ , n. , v. , famed, faming .
n.
1. widespread reputation, esp. of a favorable character; renown; public eminence: to seek fame as an opera singer.
2. common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing; reputation.
v.t.
3. Archaic. to have or spread the renown of; to make famous.
[ 1175-1225; ME fama talk, public opinion, repute, akin to fari to speak ]