Bruit (?), n. [OE. bruit, brut, noise, bruit, F. bruit, fr. LL. brugitus; cf. L. rugire to roar; perh. influenced by the source of E. bray to make a harsh noise, Armor. brud bruit.]
1.
Report; rumor; fame.
The bruit thereof will bring you many friends.
Shak.
2. [French pron. .] Med.
An abnormal sound of several kinds, heard on auscultation.
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Bruit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bruited; p. pr. & vb. n. Bruiting.]
To report; to noise abroad.
I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited.
Shak.
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