Rumor

n. [Lat. rumor, Fr. rumeur, O. Fr., Sp., & Pg. rumor, Pr. rumor, rimor, It. rumore, romore, rimore.] [Written also rumour.]

1Sense 1. Flying or popular report; a current story passing from one person to another, without any known authority for the truth of it.

Rumor next, and chance, And tumult, and confusion, all embroiled. Milton.

2Sense 2. Report of a fact; a story well authorized.

This rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea. Luke vii. 17.

3Sense 3. Fame; reputation.

Great is the rumor of this dreadful knight. Shak.