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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Rumour,) Rumor, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. rumour (1422), rumor (1594); Rumo(u)r n.] tr. To connect (a person) with a matter by circulating a rumour about him. —1571 Bann. Memor. 142.
Thei lie that rumoris thé with treassone
