noun
- a person who listens or pays attention to something
Usage: often used in the phrase 'harkener back' or in literary contexts
Examples
- The harkener of old tales sat by the fire, absorbing every word.
- She was an attentive harkener to her grandmother's stories.
- A good harkener pays close attention to the details being shared.
- The harkener nodded thoughtfully as the speaker continued.
- He became a devoted harkener to the wisdom of the elders.