Word of the Day - notorious

notorious

/nə(ʊ)ˈtɔːrɪəs/ [no-tory-us]
adjective
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Origin
Late 15th century (in the sense ‘generally known’): from medieval Latin notorius (from Latin notus ‘known’) + -ous.

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"A crook of note", the newspaper said.
"Notorious", the dictionary's 'stead.
No good news, only stuff of dread.
I just might decide to remain in bed.