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Robert Christy, comp.  Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages.  1887.
 
Tattler
 
A tattler is waur than a thief.  1
Shun an inquisitive person, for he is also a tattler.  Latin.  2
Tattlers and busy bodies are the canker and rust of idleness as idleness is the rust of time.  Taylor.  3
The tattler’s tongue is always dancing a silly jig.  4
 
 
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