Renowned (r?-nound), a. Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king. “Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires.” Milton.
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These were the renowned of the congregation. Num. i. 61.
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Syn. -- Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent; celebrated; remarkable; wonderful. See Famous.
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