Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A person formerly employed by a town to proclaim announcements in the streets.
  • noun Informal A gossip.

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  • noun UK A person who is employed by a town council to make public announcements in the streets
  • noun by extension A gossip

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