FAME


Meaning of FAME in English

— 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 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .