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Webster 1913 Edition
Stickler
Stic′kler
(stĭk′klẽr)
, Noun.
[See ]
Stickle
, Verb.
T.
One who stickles.
Specifically: –(a)
One who arbitrates a duel; a sidesman to a fencer; a second; an umpire.
[Obs.]
Basilius, the judge, appointed
sticklers
and trumpets whom the others should obey. Sir P. Sidney.
Our former chiefs, like
First sought to inflame the parties, then to poise.
sticklers
of the war,First sought to inflame the parties, then to poise.
Dryden.
(b)
One who pertinaciously contends for some trifling things, as a point of etiquette; an unreasonable, obstinate contender;
as, a
. stickler
for ceremonyThe Tory or High-church were the greatest
sticklers
against the exorbitant proceedings of King James II. Swift.
Webster 1828 Edition
Stickler
STICKLER
,Noun.
1.
A sidesman to fencers; a second to a duelist; one who stands to a judge a combat.Basilius the judge, appointed sticklers and trumpets whom the others should obey.
2.
An obstinate contender about any thing; as a stickler for the church of for liberty.The tory or high church clergy were the greatest sticklers against the exorbitant proceedings of king James.
3.
Formerly, an officer who cut wood for the priory of Ederose, within the kings parks of Clarendon.