Etymology

meddler

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Today it means: One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern. Full definition →

Middle English medlere
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  1. Middle English · inherited frommedlere
  2. English todaymeddler

From Middle English medlere, medelere, equivalent to meddle + -er.

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