In the late 19th century “breeze” was a slang for rumor. It’s whence stems the phrase “shooting the breeze” with regard to inconsequential talk.
Shooting the breeze William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 5-11-18
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In the late 19th century “breeze” was a slang for rumor. It’s whence stems the phrase “shooting the breeze” with regard to inconsequential talk.