BRUITING

Verb

bruiting

present participle of bruit

Noun

bruiting (plural bruitings)

The act of one who bruits something; the promulgation of news or rumours.

Source: Wiktionary


BRUIT

Bruit, n. Etym: [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.)

Definition: An abnormal sound of several kinds, heard on auscultation.

Bruit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bruited; p. pr. & vb. n. Bruiting.]

Definition: To report; to noise abroad. I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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