- a variation of rumor.
rumour
Britishnoun
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information, often a mixture of truth and untruth, passed around verbally
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( in combination )
a rumour-monger
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gossip or hearsay
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archaic din or clamour
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obsolete fame or reputation
verb
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(tr; usually passive) to pass around or circulate in the form of a rumour
it is rumoured that the Queen is coming
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literary to make or cause to make a murmuring noise
Etymology
Origin of rumour
C14: via Old French from Latin rūmor common talk; related to Old Norse rymja to roar, Sanskrit rāut he cries
Example Sentences
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Rumour is rife in Somaliland that America is planning to build a military base in Berbera.
From BBC • May 31, 2022
Back on United, they also feature prominently at the top of today’s Rumour Mill.
From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2020
Rumour has it that the research was paid for by big feline.
From The Guardian • Dec. 28, 2019
According to Renee’s blog, It’s Not a Rumour, Freddy, who was born Frederick George Moore, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 60.
From Fox News • Sep. 26, 2019
Rumour had it that Canute was coming from England with a powerful host, and the Norwegian King made preparations to meet him.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
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