Added 9 October 2026
informer
/ɪnˈfɔːɹ.məɹ/ noun
In Latin: dēlātor Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about informer at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- One who reveals confidential information in return for money.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English enformour, from Anglo-Norman enfourmour; equivalent to inform + -er.
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