rumorn.[F. rumeur, L. rumor; cf. rumificare, rumitare to rumor, Skr. ru to cry.]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.(Shak.)v. t. To report by rumor; to tell.()'T was rumored
My father 'scaped from out the citadel. (Dryden.)