KJV Dictionary Definition: talebearer

talebearer

TA'LEBEARER, n. tale and bear. A person who officiously tells tales; one who impertinently communicates intelligence or anecdotes, and makes mischief in society by his officiousness.

Where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Prov.26.

talebearing

TA'LEBEARING, a. Officiously communicating information.

TA'LEBEARING, n. The act of informing officiously; communication of secrets maliciously.