Rumor — Defs

01 n. A flying or popular report; the common talk; hence, public fame; notoriety.

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.]

02 v. t. To report by rumor; to tell.

imp. & p. p. Rumored; p. pr. & vb. n. Rumoring

1.
To report by rumor; to tell.
“'T was rumored My father 'scaped from out the citadel.” — Dryden.