Ru"mor (?), n. [F. rumeur, L. rumor; cf. rumificare, rumitare to rumor,
Skr. ru to cry.] [Written also rumour.] 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.