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Definitions for talebearer
ˈteɪlˌbɛər ərtale·bear·er

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tattletale, tattler, taleteller, talebearer, telltale, blabbermouthnoun

    someone who gossips indiscreetly

Wiktionary

  1. talebearernoun

    An indiscreet person who spreads gossip.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Talebearernoun

    One who gives officious or malignant intelligence.

    Etymology: tale and bear.

    The liberty of a common table is a tacit invitation to all intruders; as buffoons, spies, talebearers, flatterers. Roger L'Estrange.

    In great families, some one false, paultry talebearer, by carrying stories from one to another, shall inflame the minds, and discompose the quiet of the whole family. South.

ChatGPT

  1. talebearer

    A talebearer is a person who spreads rumors, gossip, or confidential information about others, often causing harm or damage to their reputation. This person often shares such information with the intent to stir up trouble or discontent.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Talebearernoun

    one who officiously tells tales; one who impertinently or maliciously communicates intelligence, scandal, etc., and makes mischief

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of talebearer in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of talebearer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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