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   Tattle (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tattled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Tattling (?).] [Akin to OE. tateren, LG. tateln, D. tateren to stammer, and perhaps to E. titter.]
   1. To prate; to talk idly; to use many words with little meaning; to chat.
   
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   The tattling quality of age, which is always narrative. Dryden.
   
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   2. To tell tales; to communicate secrets; to be a talebearer; as, “a tattling girl”.
   
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   Tattle, n. Idle talk or chat; trifling talk; prate.
   
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   [They] told the tattle of the day. Swift.
   
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