a. [ L. famosus, fr. fama fame: cf. F. fameux. See Fame. ] Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; -- used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for;
Famous for a scolding tongue. Shak.
a. Renowned. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a famous manner; in a distinguished degree; greatly; splendidly. [ 1913 Webster ]
Then this land was famously enriched
With politic grave counsel. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being famous. [ 1913 Webster ]