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.
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.
A prolonged; indistinct noise. [Obs.] Shak.
To report by rumor; to tell. 'T was rumored My father 'scaped from out the citadel. Dryden.
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