Eavesdroppers

/ˈiːvzdrɑːpərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'eavesdropper,' referring to multiple people who secretly listen to private conversations.

Etymology

Plural form of 'eavesdropper,' from Middle English 'evesdropper.' The plural adds '-s' to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

In medieval and Tudor England, eavesdroppers were organized criminals — servants, neighbors, and spies would work together to gather information, making privacy almost impossible for ordinary people.

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