renown, n.Definitions

Renown is denied to the living.

Renown is more lasting than life.

Renown is a degree of distinction somewhere between notoriety and fame – a little more supportable than the former and a little more intolerable than the latter.

Renown is a degree of distinction between notoriety and fame - a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other. Sometimes it is conferred by an unfriendly and inconsiderate hand.

Renown is like the summer flower that blooms and dies; because the sunny glow which brings it forth, soon slays with parching power.