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talebearer

noun

Etymology

From Middle English taleberer; equivalent to tale + bearer.

  1. inherited from taleberer

Definitions

  1. An indiscreet person who spreads gossip or blame.

    • There is always some thoughtless talebearer ready to gather up the arrows of gossip and thrust them into the quivering heart of the victim.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for talebearer. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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