To think; to account; to hold; to reckon. The king was reputed a prince most prudent. Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight. Job 18:3.

Reputation; good character; the credit or honor derived from common or public opinion; as men of repute.

Character; in a bad sense; as a man held in bad repute.

Established opinion; as upheld by old repute.