talebearer

noun tale·bear·er \-ˌber-ər\

Definition of TALEBEARER

: one that spreads gossip or rumors; also : tattletale

— tale·bear·ing \-iŋ\ adjective or noun

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15th century

Synonyms: circulator, gossiper, gossipmonger, newsmonger, quidnunc, gossip, tale-teller, telltale, yenta

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