FAME, n. [L. fama; Gr. from to speak.] 1. Public report or rumor.The fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come. Gen. 14.2. Favorable report; report of good or great actions; report that exalts the character; celebrity; renown; as the fame of Howard or of Washington; the fame of Solomon.And the fame of Jesus went throughout all Syria. Matt. 4.FAME, v.t. 1. To make famous.2. To report.
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