KJV Dictionary Definition: fame

fame

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.

famed

FA'MED, a. Much talked of; renowned; celebrated; distinguished and exalted by favorable reports. Aristides was famed for learning and wisdom, and Cicero for eloquence.

He is famed for mildness, peace and prayer.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.

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