talebearer

[ teyl-bair-er ]

noun

1. a person who spreads gossip, secrets, etc., that may cause trouble or harm.

Other Words From

• talebearing adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of talebearer¹

First recorded in 1470–80; tale + bearer

Example Sentences

Where no wood is there the fire goeth out; so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

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These words were spoken in private; but some talebearer repeated them to the Commons.

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If any one threatened to tell, the two, sinking their private heat, would immediately band together against the talebearer.

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When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.

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If he did these things, was he not a "talebearer" within the meaning of the rule?

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