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Webster 1913 Edition

Sycophancy

Syc′o-phan-cy

,
Noun.
[Cf. L.
sycophantia
deceit, Gr. [GREEK] false accusation.]
The character or characteristic of a sycophant.
Hence: -
(a)
False accusation; calumniation; talebearing.
[Obs.]
Bp. Hall.
(b)
Obsequious flattery; servility.
The
sycophancy
of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope.
Bp. Warburton.

Webster 1828 Edition

Sycophancy

SYC'OPHANCY

,
Noun.
[infra.] Originally, information of the clandestine exportation of figs; hence, mean talebearing; obsequious flattery; servility.

Definition 2024

sycophancy

sycophancy

English

Noun

sycophancy ‎(plural sycophancies)

  1. The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.

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Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:flattery

Etymology

sycophant +‎ -cy

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