"dictionary-monger" meaning in English

See dictionary-monger in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: dictionary-mongers [plural]
Etymology: From dictionary + monger. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dictionary|monger}} dictionary + monger Head templates: {{en-noun}} dictionary-monger (plural dictionary-mongers)
  1. (rare, usually humorous) Synonym of lexicographer, a person who produces or sells dictionaries. Tags: humorous, rare, usually Synonyms: lexicographer [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-dictionary-monger-en-noun-Mb6gMq7o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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