renoun

Middle English

Etymology

Anglo-Norman renoun, late Anglo-Norman form of renun. Compare Old French renon, renom

Noun

renoun (uncountable)

reputation; infamy (usually positive)

Descendants

English: renown

Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

re- +‎ noun (“name”).

Noun

renoun m (oblique plural renouns, nominative singular renouns, nominative plural renoun)

reputation; infamy (usually positive)

Synonyms

renomee

Descendants

Middle English: renoun (borrowed)
- English: renown

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