First Known Use: 13th century
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1fame
noun \ˈfām\
: the condition of being known or recognized by many people
Full Definition of FAME
1
a : public estimation : reputation b : popular acclaim : renown
2
archaic : rumor
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Origin of FAME
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak — more at ban
Related to FAME
2fame
verb
famedfam·ing
Definition of FAME
transitive verb
2
: to make famous
First Known Use of FAME
14th century
FAME Defined for Kids
fame
noun \ˈfām\
Definition of FAME for Kids
: the fact or condition of being known or recognized by many people
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