Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

            The bruit thereof will bring you many friends.
                                                  --Shak.

   2. [French pron. ?.] (Med.) An abnormal sound of several
      kinds, heard on auscultation.

Bruit \Bruit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bruited}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Bruiting}.]
   To report; to noise abroad.

         I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. --Shak.

Source : WordNet®

bruit
     v : tell or spread rumors; "It was rumored that the next
         president would be a woman" [syn: {rumor}, {rumour}]