2 entries under this word

Bruit

Brŭit, n.

noun

(brūt), n. [Fr. bruit, Pr. brŭit, brŭida, It. brŭito, L. Lat. brŭgitus, Armor. brūd, W. brud, broth, Ir. & Gael. bruidhean, bruidhadh; Fr. & It. bruire, Pr. brugir, bruzir, L. Lat. brugire, to rustle, roar, rattle.] Report; rumor; fame. The bruit thereof will bring you many friends. Shak.

Bruit, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. BRUITED; p. pr. & vb. n. BRUITING.] To report; to noise abroad. And thy wild name Was ne'er more bruited in men's minds than now That thou art fallen. Byron.