1. (n.) Sound of any kind.

2. (n.) Especially, loud, confused, or senseless sound; clamor; din.

3. (n.) Loud or continuous talk; general talk or discussion; rumor; report.

4. (n.) Music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band.

5. (v. i.) To sound; to make a noise.

6. (v. t.) To spread by rumor or report.

7. (v. t.) To disturb with noise.

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