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colporter.

to peddle; to hawk

9 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

verb/kɔl.pɔʁ.te/
  1. to peddle; to hawk

  2. to spread (gossip, accusation)

    derogatory · figuratively · often
Where this word comes from

From Latin comportare, from comportō (“to carry”), with a change to col- to differentiate from comporter.

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