Rumor /(?)/

1. A flying or popular report; the common talk; hence, public fame; notoriety.

   This rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about.

   Great is the rumor of this dreadful knight.

2. A current story passing from one person to another, without any known authority for its truth; -- in this sense often personified.

   Rumor next, and Chance, And Tumult, and Confusion, all embroiled.

3. A prolonged, indistinct noise. [Obs.]

imp. & p. p. Rumored; p. pr. & vb. n. Rumoring

1. To report by rumor; to tell.

   'T was rumored My father 'scaped from out the citadel.