English Explanatory Dictionary

talebearer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An indiscreet person who spreads gossip or blame.

Word forms

talebearer talebearers tale bearer tale-bearer

Etymology

From Middle English taleberer; equivalent to tale + bearer.

Synonyms

blabbermouth gossip rumormonger telltale
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