- rumor (n.)
- late 14c., from Old French rumour "widespread noise or report" (French rumeur), from Latin rumorem (nominative rumor) "noise, clamor, common talk, rumor," related to ravus "hoarse." Rumor mill is from 1887.
- rumor (v.)
- 1610s (implied in rumored), "spread a rumor," from rumor (n.). Related: Rumoring.