Obs. [f. FOOL sb.1 + -MONGER.] One who ‘trades on’ the credulity of fools.
1592. G. Harvey, Pierce’s Super., Wks. (Grosart), II. 91. Only in that singular veine of asses, thou art incomparable; and such an egregious arrant foole-munger, as liueth not againe.
1681. Otway, Soldier’s Fort., I. Wks. (1735), 12. Of all the Rogues I would not be a Foolmonger.
