Gossipry

Gossipry
Gossipry Gos"sip*ry, n. 1. Spiritual relationship or affinity; gossiprede; special intimacy. --Bale. [1913 Webster]

2. Idle talk; gossip. --Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster]


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  • gossipry — gos·sip·ry …   English syllables

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  • gossip — I. noun Etymology: Middle English gossib, from Old English godsibb, from god god + sibb kinsman, from sibb related more at sib Date: before 12th century 1. a. dialect British godparent b. companion, crony …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • chitchat — Synonyms and related words: babble, back fence gossip, backchat, beauty parlor chitchat, cackle, chat, chatter, chitter, chitter chatter, clack, cocktail party chitchat, gabble, gossip, gossiping, gossipmongering, gossipry, groundless rumor, idle …   Moby Thesaurus

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