hearsay Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
rumour; rumor.
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adjective satellite heard through another rather than directly
- hearsay information
WordNet
Hear"say` noun
Definitions
Report; rumor; fame; common talk; something heard from another. Much of the obloquy that has so long rested on the memory of our great national poet originated in frivolous hearsays of his life and conversation. Prof. Wilson.
Abbott.
