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Gossip

Gossip (gossip)
n.(?)
Gos"sip
[OE. gossib, godsib, a relation or sponsor in baptism, a relation by a religious obligation, AS. godsibb, fr. god + sib alliance, relation; akin to G. sippe, Goth. sibja, and also to Skr. sabh1913 webster dictionary<
  1. A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother.

    Should a great lady that was invited to be a gossip, in her place send her kitchen maid, 't would be ill taken. Selden.

  2. A friend or comrade; a companion; a familiar and customary acquaintance.
    [Obs.]

    My noble gossips, ye have been too prodigal. Shak.

  3. One who runs house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler.

    The common chat of gossips when they meet. Dryden.

  4. The tattle of a gossip; groundless rumor.

    Bubbles o'er like a city with gossip, scandal, and spite. Tennyson.

Gossip

Gossip (gossip)
v. t.
Gos"sip
  1. To stand sponsor to.
    [Obs.] Shak.

Gossip

Gossip (gossip)
v. i.
Gos"sip
  1. To make merry.
    [Obs.] Shak.
  2. To prate] to chat; to talk much.
    Shak.
  3. To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales.












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