rumour
Variant of rumor
rumor
definition
ru·mor (ro̵̅o̅′mər)
noun
- general talk not based on definite knowledge; mere gossip; hearsay
- an unconfirmed report, story, or statement in general circulation
- Archaic fame
- Obsolete loud protest, clamor, etc.
Etymology: ME rumour < OFr < L rumor, noise < IE echoic base *reu-, to roar, grumble > rune, OE reotan, to complain
transitive verb
to tell, report, or spread by rumor or as a rumor
Brit. sp. rumour ru′·mour
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