A sponsor; one who answers for a child in baptism; a godfather.

A tippling companion. And sometimes lurk I in a gossip’s bowl.

One who runs from house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler.

A friend or neighbor.

Mere tattle; idle talk.

To prate; to chat; to talk much.

To be a pot-companion.

To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales.