What does "eavesdropper" mean?
Eavesdropper: One who stands under the eaves, or near the window or door of a house, to listen; hence, a secret listener.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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