n.
Pronunciation: ' m ə ŋ -g ə r, ' mä ŋ -
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English mongere, from Old English mangere, from Latin mangon-, mango, of Greek origin; akin to Greek manganon charm, philter
Date: before 12th century
1 : BROKER , DEALER ― usually used in combination <ale monger >
2 : a person who attempts to stir up or spread something that is usually petty or discreditable ― usually used in combination <war monger >