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far-famed

American  
[fahr-feymd] / ˈfɑrˈfeɪmd /

adjective

  1. widely known; famous.


Etymology

Origin of far-famed

First recorded in 1615–25

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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

The next morning Walter Camp, the far-famed advocate of physical training and patron of sport, did not attend the meeting.

From Time Magazine Archive

Two other far-famed conductors also made notable first appearances of the season last week.

From Time Magazine Archive

He caught sight of him, drinking from the far-famed spring of Corinth, Pirene; and he drew gently near.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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