Defn: To stand sponsor to. [Obs.] Shak.
GOSSIP
Gos"sip, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gossiped; p. pr. & vb. n. Gossiping.]
1. To make merry. [Obs.] Shak.
2. To prate; to chat; to talk much. Shak.
3. To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales.
GOSSIPER
Gos"sip*er, n.
Defn: One given to gossip. Beaconsfield.
GOSSIPREDE
Gos"sip*rede, n. Etym: [Cf. Kindred.]
Defn: The relationship between a person and his sponsors. [Obs.]
GOSSIPRY
Gos"sip*ry, n.