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Definition of: bruit
(br
t) v.t.
To noise abroad; talk about: used mainly in the passive. See synonyms under PUBLISH. [<n.]
—noun
1. Obs. A rumor noised abroad.
2. A din; clamor.
3. Med. A sound, generally abnormal, heard in auscultation. ◆ Homophone: brute. [<F bruit noise <bruire roar, make a noise,? <L rugire roar, bellow]
—bruit′er noun
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