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. fld>(Med.) An abnormal sound of several kinds, heard on auscultation. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Bruited; p. pr. & vb. n. Bruiting. ] To report; to noise abroad. [ 1913 Webster ]

I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]