RUMOUR


Meaning of RUMOUR in English

( US rumor )

■ noun a currently circulating story or report of unverified or doubtful truth.

■ verb ( be ~ed ) be circulated as a ~.

Origin

ME: from OFr. rumur , from L. rumor 'noise'.

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