Mur\"mur (?), n. [F. murmure: cf. L. murmur. CF. [Murmur], v. i.]
1.
A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water.
\n\n2.
A complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low, muttering voice.
\n\nChaucer.\n\n
Some discontents there are, some idle murmurs.\nDryden.\n\n
\n \n\n
© [Webster 1913].\n
Mur\"mur, v. i. [imp. & p. p. [Murmured] (?); p. pr. & vb. n. [Murmuring].] [F. murmurer, L. murmurare, murmurari, fr. murmur murmur; cf. Gr. to roar and boil, said of water, Skr. marmara a rustling sound; prob. of imitative origin.]
1.
To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest.
\n\nThey murmured as doth a swarm of bees.\nChaucer.\n\n
2.
To utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble; -- often with at or against.
\"His disciples murmured at it.\"\n\nJohn vi. 61.\n\n
And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron.\nNum. xiv. 2.\n\n
Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured.\n1 Cor. x. 10.\n\n
\n \n\n
© [Webster 1913].\n
Mur\"mur, v. t.
To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds;
Shak.\n\n
The people murmured such things concerning him.\nJohn vii. 32.\n\n
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