名なに負おう

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

famous; celebrated; worthy of the name

Fixed literary expression meaning 'living up to one's reputation' or 'truly deserving of the name'. Often used prenominally (名に負う～). The variant 名にし負う is also common.

See also: 名にし負う

• 彼かれは名なに負おう名めい医いだ。

  He is a celebrated doctor, truly worthy of the name.

• 名なに負おう名めい刀とうをこの目めで見みてみたい。

  I want to see with my own eyes a famous sword that lives up to its reputation.