"unfame" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From un- (“lack of; negative”) + fame. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|fame|t1=lack of; negative}} un- (“lack of; negative”) + fame Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unfame (uncountable)
  1. Lack or absence of fame; negative fame; infamy Tags: uncountable Synonyms: un-fame
    Sense id: en-unfame-en-noun-ZEfVsatB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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