far-famed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of far-famed
First recorded in 1615–25
Example Sentences
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When the floodwaters receded, they left behind a gift: a deep layer of silt that is largely responsible for the valley’s far-famed fertility.
From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2015
The two most far-famed laurel-decked contests – 1974's so-called Rumble in the Jungle and, a year later, The Thrilla in Manila – both took place in October.
From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2010
In particular, some investigators have come to doubt that the far-famed John Doe No. 2 actually exists; others think that even if he does, he is only a minor figure in the plot.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fortnight ago, this far-famed World War II legend-with-a-happy-ending popped up again, with embellishments.
From Time Magazine Archive
Only one ocean-going craft, the far-famed Argo, made it, sailing from Aieta; but she, too, would have crashed on the big rocks if Hera had not pulled her through, for love of Ieson, her captain.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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