Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Tattler

A tattler is waur than a thief.

Shun an inquisitive person, for he is also a tattler.Latin.

Tattlers and busy bodies are the canker and rust of idleness as idleness is the rust of time.Taylor.

The tattler’s tongue is always dancing a silly jig.