v. Obs.–1 [f. ppl. stem of L. fāmiger-āre, f. fāma FAME sb. + ger-ĕre to carry.] trans. To report abroad. Also † Famigeration Obs. Famigerous a. Obs.
1623–6. Cockeram, Famigerate.
1692–1732. Coles, Famigeration, a divulging, reporting abroad.
1730–6. Bailey (folio), Famigerous, carrying news, tales, &c.
