From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48: Sponger \Spon"ger\ (-j[~e]r), n. 1. One who sponges, or uses a sponge. [1913 Webster] 2. One employed in gathering sponges. [1913 Webster] 3. Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on. [1913 Webster]
Sponger \Spon"ger\ (-j[~e]r), n. 1. One who sponges, or uses a sponge. [1913 Webster]
2. One employed in gathering sponges. [1913 Webster]
3. Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on. [1913 Webster]