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eavesdropOne entry found. Main Entry: eaves·drop Pronunciation: \ˈēvz-ˌdräp\ Function: intransitive verb Etymology: probably back-formation from eavesdropper, literally, one standing under the drip from the eaves Date: 1606 : to listen secretly to what is said in private — eaves·drop·per noun
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