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▪ I. mouther1|ˈmaʊðə(r)|
[f. mouth v. + -er1.]
One who mouths; one given to vain, boastful, or declamatory speech.
1822Scott Nigel xiii, Courtiers..whose only merit to their masters is to repeat their own words after them—a pack of mouthers, and flatterers, and ear-wigs. 1886American XII. 175 Were there less loafing about bars by windy mouthers and less frothy talk.
▪ II. mouther2 Pugilistic slang.|ˈmaʊθə(r)|
[f. mouth n. + -er1.]
A blow on the mouth.
1814Sporting Mag. XLIII. 68, B. gave a mouther which told. |
