rumour

/ ˈ��ː��ə /

noun

1. information, often a mixture of truth and untruth, passed around verbally
2. ( in combination )
  a rumour-monger
gossip or hearsay
archaic��din or clamour
obsolete��fame or reputation

verb

(tr; usually passive) to pass around or circulate in the form of a rumour
it is rumoured that the Queen is coming
literary��to make or cause to make a murmuring noise

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rumour¹

C14: via Old French from Latin ��ū��ǰ� common talk; related to Old Norse rymja to roar, Sanskrit ��ܳ� he cries

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Sir David and Lady Victoria have never acknowledged the rumoured rift, and have not responded to the BBC's requests for comment.

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The couple sparked engagement rumours last Christmas when she posted pictures of herself wearing a ring.

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Sporting club president Frederico Varandas says they have not received an offer for the striker and they are also not prepared to let him leave for a rumoured 'gentleman's agreement' of £59m.

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It was one day after the store became the centre of immigration protests, sparked by rumours that day labourers here had been rounded up and arrested.

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Spokesman Brig Gen Effie Defrin accused Hamas of "spreading rumours" and "trying bluntly and violently to stop the people of Gaza from reaching those distribution centres".

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rumormonger rump

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