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Definitions for: Bruit [v] tell or spread rumors; "It was rumored that the next president would be a woman"
Webster (1913) Definition: Bruit, n. [OE. bruit, brut, noise, bruit, F. bruit, fr.
LL. brugitus; cf. L. rugire to roar; perh. influenced by the
source of E. bray to make a harsh noise, Armor. brud bruit.]
1. Report; rumor; fame.
The bruit thereof will bring you many friends.
--Shak.
2. [French pron. ?.] (Med.) An abnormal sound of several
kinds, heard on auscultation.
Bruit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bruited; p. pr. & vb. n.
Bruiting.]
To report; to noise abroad.
I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. --Shak.
Synonyms: rumor, rumour
See Also: gossip
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