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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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Your goodness,
Since you provoke me, shall be most notorious. --Shak.
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Syn: Distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; celebrated;
noted; famous; renowned.
[1913 Webster] -- {No*to"ri*ous*ly}, adv. --
{No*to"ri*ous*ness}, n.
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