meddler
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ / /ˈmɛdlɚ/ / /ˈmɛdl̩ɚ/
noun
Etymology: From Middle English medlere, medelere, equivalent to meddle + -er.
- One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.
“The prudent man is not willing to ſubject himſelf to any responſibility which his duty does not impoſe upon him. He is not a buſtler in buſineſs where he has no concern; is not a meddler in other people’s affairs; is not a profeſſed counſellor or adviſer, who obtrudes his advice where nobody is aſking it.”
““Yes, Mr. Coleman, I have,” answered Luke steadily. “I thought it my duty to inform this man of your character. I have advised him to put his money into a savings-bank.” “Curse you for an impertinent meddler!” said Coleman wrathfully. “I’ll get even with you for this!” “You can do as you please,” said Luke calmly.”