Definition
bruiter
noun
- a person who spreads rumors or reports news, especially gossip or unverified information
Usage: often used in a disapproving sense; archaic or literary
Examples
- The bruiter at court was known for spreading wild tales about the nobility.
- She was dismissed as a mere bruiter of unsubstantiated claims.
- In small towns, every bruiter seemed to know everyone's business.
- The bruiter's stories often bore little resemblance to the truth.