Definition of rumour. Meaning of rumour. Synonyms of rumour

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Definition of rumour

rumour
Rumor Ru"mor, n. [F. rumeur, L. rumor; cf. rumificare, rumitare to rumor, Skr. ru to cry.] [Written also rumour.] 1. A flying or popular report; the common talk; hence, public fame; notoriety. This rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about. --Luke vii. 17. Great is the rumor of this dreadful knight. --Shak. 2. A current story passing from one person to another, without any known authority for its truth; -- in this sense often personified. Rumor next, and Chance, And Tumult, and Confusion, all embroiled. --Milton. 3. A prolonged, indistinct noise. [Obs.] --Shak.

Meaning of rumour from wikipedia

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