talebearer

Meanings

• noun

  An individual who tells tales, gossips, or relates anecdotes.

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Synonyms

blabbermouth , gossip , rumormonger , telltale

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Rhymes

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stale bearer , vexed bearer , male bearer

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Variants

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talebearer , talebearers , talebearing , talebearings

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Etymology

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From Old English 'teal' meaning tale and 'beare' meaning bearer.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Greece, talebearers were known as 'kakophonoi', which translates to 'evil-voiced' or 'slanderers'.

2. In some cultures, talebearers were believed to possess special powers, such as the ability to heal or to foretell the future.

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Related Concepts

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1. gossip: The act of talking about others, often with an excessive or malicious interest.

2. anecdote: A short, often humorous, story about a particular person or incident.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, talebearers were often viewed as social pests who spread malicious gossip. In literature, the term 'talebearer' is used to describe a character who relates stories or gossips excessively.

How to Memorize "talebearer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sitting in a corner of a room, telling stories to a group of people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'talebearer' with the image of a chatty person or a gossip.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TALEB' to remember the definition: Tale - Anecdote - Listen - Entertain - Bearer.

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