I. ˈməŋ-gər, ˈmäŋ- 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
II. transitive verb
( mon·gered ; mon·ger·ing -g(ə-)riŋ)
Date: circa 1864
: peddle