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Definition of Famed
1. Adjective. Widely known and esteemed. "A renowned painter"
Similar to: Known
Derivative terms: Fame, Fame, Illustriousness, Notability, Notable
Definition of Famed
1. Adjective. having fame; famous or noted ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Famed
1. fame [v] - See also: fame
Lexicographical Neighbors of Famed
Literary usage of Famed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Iliad of Homer by Homer, John Graham Cordery (1871)
"Whilst Thetis to Olympus' holy mount 171 Sped, whence to bear famed armour for
her son. She hasted tow'rd Olympus ; but the while, In clamour such as ..."
2. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"From very early times Germany was specially famed for its works in the precious
metals, mostly, as in other countries, for ecclesiastical use. In Fio. 10. ..."
3. The Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1900)
"Accepted Howard, than whom knight Was never dubbed, more bold in fight, Nor, when
from war and armor free, More famed for stately courtesy; But angry Dacre ..."
4. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle, George H Warner (1902)
"-j Ceo, Violante do (sä'ö) A famed Portuguese poet; bo.n in Lisbon, 1601 ; died,
1693. She was styled " the tenth Muse." Her < Portuguese Parnassus' and ..."
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