Common or general talk; report, rumour, or current mention of something. Frequently with much or great. Now rare or Obsolete. (Cf. 9a.)

General talk or hearsay, not based on definite knowledge.

That which is generally or commonly said; general or common talk; rumour or report. Obsolete.

That which is generally or commonly said; rumour, gossip; hearsay. Formerly occasionally personified. Now rare.

The voice of the people; esp. (a) the views or beliefs of the majority; the will of the people, popular opinion; (b) common talk or rumour. Cf. vo…

Mention (of a subject); making of statements and remarks; rumour; gossip; an instance of this.

Story, talk, rumour.

The voice of the people; esp. (a) the views or beliefs of the majority; the will of the people, popular opinion; (b) common talk or rumour. Cf. vox p…

Scottish (north-eastern). A rumour; a piece of gossip.

Whispered rumour.

slang (originally U.S. Nautical). Rumour, idle gossip, unfounded report.