tale|bear|er

tale|bear|er
tale|bear|er «TAYL BAIR uhr», noun.
a person who spreads gossip or scandal: »

These words were spoken in private, but some talebearer repeated them to the Commons (Macaulay).

SYNONYM(S): gossip, telltale.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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