Category:Sycophancy

Syc"o*phan*cy, n. Etym: [cf. L. sycophantia deceit, gr.

Defn: 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.