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>