Bruit
Pronunciation : Bruit
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. bruit, brut, noise, bruit, F. bruit, fr. LL. brugitus; cf. L. rugire to roar; perh. influenced by the source of E. bray to make a harsh noise, Armor. brud bruit.]
Definition : 1. Report; rumor; fame. The bruit thereof will bring you many friends. Shak.
2. [French pron. (Med.)
Defn: An abnormal sound of several kinds, heard on auscultation.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Bruit
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To report; to noise abroad. I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. Shak.
t. [imp. & p. p. Bruited; p. pr. & vb. n. Bruiting.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913