On 20-8-2015 13:20, clipka wrote:
> For some reason I was convinced that the word could be used with a
> connotation of respect for outstanding achievements and bravado
> bordering (or beyond) the illegal - possibly because the German
> equivalent, "berüchtigt", can sometimes be used in this sense
> (especially in the combination "berühmt-berüchtigt").

That is interesting. I think that in Dutch (beroemd-berucht) that would 
not be possible. At least I think so... Language is a tricky business.

-- 
Thomas

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