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One who stands under the eaves, or near the window or door of a house, to listen; hence, a secret listener.

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  1. n. One who stands under the eaves, or near the window or door of a house, to listen; hence, a secret listener.
  2. n. a secret listener to private conversations
  3. One who stands under the eaves, or near the window or door of a house, to listen; hence, a secret listener.
  4. One who stands under the eaves, or near the window or door of ahouse, to listen; hence, a secret listener.
  5. n:100 n. a secret listener to private conversations