'Notoriousness' definitions:

Definition of 'Notoriousness'

From: GCIDE
  • Notorious \No*to"ri*ous\, 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; as, a notorious thief; a notorious crime or vice. [1913 Webster]
  • Your goodness, Since you provoke me, shall be most notorious. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; celebrated; noted; famous; renowned. [1913 Webster] -- {No*to"ri*ous*ly}, adv. -- {No*to"ri*ous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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