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infamous definition
in·fa·mous (in′fə məs)
adjective
- having a very bad reputation; notorious; in disgrace or dishonor
- causing or deserving a bad reputation; scandalous; outrageous
- Law
- punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary: said of certain crimes, usually felonies
- guilty of such a crime
Etymology: ME < OFr infameux < ML infamosus < L infamis: see in- & famous
Related Forms:
- infamously in′·fa·mously adverb
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