Main Entry:

¹mon·ger

Pronunciation:

\ˈməŋ-gər, ˈmäŋ-\

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 <alemonger> 2 : a person who attempts to stir up or spread something that is usually petty or discreditable —usually used in combination <warmonger>