Bruited

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of bruit form-of, participle, past

    "Doubtless he was having dreadful letters from her; doubtless she threatened them all with a hideous exposure. If the matter should be bruited Godfrey's prospects would collapse on the spot."

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"Doubtless he was having dreadful letters from her; doubtless she threatened them all with a hideous exposure. If the matter should be bruited Godfrey's prospects would collapse on the spot."

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