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Meaning of TALEBEARER

Pronunciation:  'teyl`behrur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  someone who gossips indiscreetly
 
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 Synonyms: blabbermouth, taleteller, tattler, tattletale, telltale
 
 See Also: gossip, gossiper, newsmonger, rumormonger, rumourmonger

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tale"bear`er\, n.
One who officiously tells tales; one who impertinently or
maliciously communicates intelligence, scandal, etc., and
makes mischief.
      Spies and talebearers, encouraged by her father, did
      their best to inflame her resentment.    --Macaulay.
 
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