Gossip (See also Slander.) Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Gossip (See also Slander.)
- assembly of women symbolizes gossip in dream context. [Dream Lore: Jobes, 143]
- Blondie and Tootsie two characters continually gossiping from morning to night. [Comics: “Blondie” in Horn, 118]
- Duchess of Berwick rumor-jabbering woman upsets Lady Windermere. [Br. Lit.: Lady Windermere’s Fan, Magill I, 488–490]
- Norris, Mrs. Fanny’s aunt, the universal type of busybody. [Br. Lit.: Mansfield Park, Magill I, 562–564]
- Peyton Place New Hampshire town where everyone knows everyone else’s business. [Am. Lit.: Peyton Place, Payton, 523]
- Sneerwell, Lady leader of a group that creates and spreads malicious gossip. [Br. Drama: Sheridan The School for Scandal]
Gourmandism (See EPICUREANISM, GLUTTONY.)
Graciousness (See COURTESY, HOSPITALITY.)