Meaning of wordmonger in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwəːdˌmʌŋɡə/

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  1. Noun

    wordmonger

    Etymology

    late 16th century; earliest use found in Tarltons Newes out of Purgatorie. From word + monger

    Definitions

    1. a writer who uses language carelessly or pretentiously with little regard for meaning

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