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Eavesdrop [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house.

Eavesdrop [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private.

Eavesdropper [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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

Eavesdropping [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The habit of lurking about dwelling houses, and other places where persons meet fro private intercourse, secretly listening to what is said, and then tattling it abroad. The offense is indictable at common law.