a. [ L. notorius pointing out, making known, fr. noscere, notum, to known: cf. F. notoire. See Know. ] Generally known and talked of by the public; universally believed to be true; manifest to the world; evident; -- usually in an unfavorable sense;
Your goodness,
Since you provoke me, shall be most notorious. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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