Fame (?), n. [OF. fame, L. fama, fr. fari to speak, akin to Gr. ���� a saying, report, ����� to speak. See Ban, and cf. Fable, Fate, Euphony, Blame.] 1. Public report or rumor.
The fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house. Gen. xlv. 16.
2. Report or opinion generally diffused; renown; public estimation; celebrity, either favorable or unfavorable; as, the fame of Washington.
I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. Shak.
Syn. — Notoriety; celebrity; renown; reputation.