Bruiting

/ˈbruːtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of bruit; spreading rumors or making something widely known.

Etymology

From 'bruit' + '-ing' (present participle). The gerund form that can function as either a verb or noun.

Kelly Says

In diamond cutting, 'bruiting' means something completely different—shaping a rough diamond by rubbing it against another diamond—showing how the same word can have wildly separate technical meanings in different crafts.

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