(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:20:49

Spon"ger (?), n.

1.

One who sponges, or uses a sponge.

2.

One employed in gathering sponges.

3.

Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on.

 

© Webster 1913.

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