1. (v. i.) To talk much and idly; to prate; hence, to talk lightly and artlessly\, like a child; to utter child's talk.

2. (v. t.) To utter as prattle; to babble; as, to prattle treason.

3. (n.) Trifling or childish tattle; empty talk; loquacity on trivial subjects; prate; babble.

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