Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), n. [F. renom. See {Noun}, and cf.
   {Renown}, v.]
   1. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted
      reputation derived from the extensive praise of great
      achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; --
      always in a good sense.

            Nor envy we Thy great renown, nor grudge thy
            victory.                              --Dryden.

   2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise.

            This famous duke of Milan, Of whom so often I have
            heard renown.                         --Shak.

Renown \Re*nown"\ (r?-noun"), v. t. [F. renommer to name again,
   celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L.
   nominare, fr. nomen a name. See {Noun}.]
   To make famous; to give renown to. [Obs.]

         For joi to hear me so renown his son.    --Chapman.

         The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. --Pope.

Source : WordNet®

renown
     n : the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
         [syn: {fame}, {celebrity}] [ant: {infamy}]