MONGER


Meaning of MONGER in English

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 >

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.