Just Cheesy: The Blog!

What in the World Is a "Monger"? Welcome back to the   Just Cheesy Blog , your snack-sized companion to   Just Cheesy: The Podcast. On our latest episode, we got into the delicious details of the cheesemonger’s craft. But that got us thinking, what in the world is a "Monger"? FONDUE:   The word   monger   comes from the Old English   mangere , meaning a merchant, trader, or dealer. CHEESY:   So basically... a professional pusher of stuff. FONDUE:   Precisely. It’s also related to the Latin   mango , meaning trader.  Originally, it was a neutral term—a simple job title. But, like cheese left to ripen, its meaning grew more complex over time. CHEESY:   You mean it got funkier. FONDUE:   Exactly. Today, “-monger” can mean an honorable expert (like our beloved cheesemongers) or a notorious spreader of chaos (we’re looking at you, scandalmongers). CHEESY:   Some people sell Gouda. Some people sell gossip. FONDUE:   It all ...