talebearer

tale·bear·er

[teyl-bair-er]
noun
a person who spreads gossip, secrets, etc., that may cause trouble or harm.

Origin:
1470–80; tale + bearer

tale·bear·ing, adjective, noun
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talebearer

noun
someone who gossips indiscreetly [syn: tattletale
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Talebearer is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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