'Bruit' definitions:
Definition of 'bruit'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Bruit'
From: GCIDE
Definition of 'Bruit'
From: GCIDE
- Bruit \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. [1913 Webster]
- The bruit thereof will bring you many friends. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. [French pron. ?.] (Med.) An abnormal sound of several kinds, heard on auscultation. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Bruit'
From: Easton
- Bruit a rumour or report (Jer. 10:22, R.V. "rumour;" Nah. 3:19).