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Nov 28, 2009
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bruit



Pronunciation: (brOOt), [key]
—v.t.
to voice abroad; rumor (used chiefly in the passive and often fol. by about): The report was bruited through the village.

—n.
1. Med.any generally abnormal sound or murmur heard on auscultation.
2. Archaic.rumor; report.
3. Archaic.noise; din; clamor.

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