First Known Use: before 12th century
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1monger
noun mon·ger \ˈməŋ-gər, ˈmäŋ-\
Definition of MONGER
2
: a person who attempts to stir up or spread something that is usually petty or discreditable —usually used in combination <warmonger>
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Origin of MONGER
Middle English mongere, from Old English mangere, from Latin mangon-, mango, of Greek origin; akin to Greek manganon charm, philter
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2monger
verb
mon·geredmon·ger·ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of MONGER
transitive verb
: peddle
First Known Use of MONGER
circa 1864
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