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单词 wordmonger
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Definition of wordmonger in English:

wordmonger

noun ˈwəːdˌmʌŋɡə
  • Originally: a person who deals in strange, pedantic, or empty words (depreciative). Now also: a person skilled in the use of words.

Origin

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

Definition of wordmonger in US English:

wordmonger

nounˈwəːdˌmʌŋɡə
  • Originally: a person who deals in strange, pedantic, or empty words (depreciative). Now also: a person skilled in the use of words.

Origin

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

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