Obs. [f. CHAT v.1 + -ER1.] One who chats; a gossip.

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1556.  T. Hoby, Courtier (1561), Yy iv. Not to be a babbler, brauler or chatter.

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a. 1603.  T. Cartwright, Confut. Rhem. N. T. (1618), Pref. 5. He sharply reproueth such … as chatters and vnprofitable.

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