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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
RU'MOR, n. [L.]
RU'MOR, v.t. To report; to tell or circulate a report.
A flying or popular report; the common talk; hence, public fame;
notoriety.
This rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about. Luke vii. 17. Great is the rumor of this dreadful knight. Shak. A current story passing from one person to
another, without any known authority for its truth; -- in this sense
often personified.
Rumor next, and Chance, A prolonged, indistinct noise.
[Obs.]
Shak. To report by rumor] to tell.
'T was rumored | ||||||||