Murmur \Mur"mur\, n. [F. murmure: cf. L. murmur. CF. Murmur, v. i.]

1. A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water.

2. A complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low, muttering voice. --Chaucer.

Some discontents there are, some idle murmurs. --Dryden.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Murmur \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.

They murmured as doth a swarm of bees. --Chaucer.

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.'' --John vi. 61.

And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron. --Num. xiv. 2.

Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured. --1 Cor. x. 10.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Murmur \Mur"mur\, v. t. To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales. --Shak.

The people murmured such things concerning him. --John vii. 32.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)