4 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Bruit \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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Bruit \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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
bruit
v : tell or spread rumors; "It was rumored that the next
president would be a woman" [syn: {rumor}, {rumour}]
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Bruit
a rumour or report (Jer. 10:22, R.V. "rumour;" Nah. 3:19).
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