Obs. rare–1. [ad. F. famosité, ad. L. fāmōsitāt-em ill fame, f. fāmōsus, see FAMOSE a.] Celebrity, notoriety, renown.
1535. Stewart, Cron. Scot., III. 110. Ane Williame of greit famositie.
1727–36. in Bailey.
