n. [ F. rumeur, L. rumor; cf. rumificare, rumitare to rumor, Skr. ru to cry. ]
This rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about. Luke vii. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]
Great is the rumor of this dreadful knight. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Rumor next, and Chance,
And Tumult, and Confusion, all embroiled. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
'T was rumored
My father 'scaped from out the citadel. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A teller of news; especially, one who spreads false reports. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. OF. rumoreux, It. rumoroso, romoroso. ]