talebearer

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

Origin of talebearer

1
First recorded in 1470–80; tale + bearer

Other words from talebearer

  • talebearing, adjective, noun

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How to use talebearer in a sentence

  • Elsie Hayden would have been a charming little maiden but for her besetting fault—talebearing.

    Golden Moments | Anonymous
  • It excludes all suspicion of partiality, of personal malignity, of secret shying and talebearing.

  • In verse 17, we learn what ought to take the place of talebearing.

  • I strongly disapprove of talebearing of any sort, and wish to hear no more of this.

    The Hand of Ethelberta | Thomas Hardy
  • Very little open quarrelling ever took place amongst them; but backbiting and talebearing were universal.

    The Professor | (AKA Charlotte Bronte) Currer Bell