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talebearer

[ teyl-bair-er ]

noun

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


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Other Words From

  • talebearing adjective noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of talebearer1

First recorded in 1470–80; tale + bearer
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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