Should a great lady that was invited to be a gossip, in her place
send her kitchen maid, 't would be ill taken.
Selden.
2. A friend or comrade; a companion; a familiar and customary
acquaintance. [Obs.]
My noble gossips, ye have been too prodigal.
Shak.
3. One who runs house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle
tattler.
The common chat of gossips when they meet.
Dryden.