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.