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▪ I. † ˈsycophantly, a. Obs. rare—1. [f. as prec. + -ly1.] = sycophantic.
a1680in R. L'Estrange Answ. Litter of Libels 9 Sycophantly Knave. ▪ II. ˈsycophantly, adv. rare. [f. sycophant a. + -ly2.] In the manner of a sycophant; sycophantically.
1672Penn Spir. Truth Vind. 94 We deny not the use of Master, Father, Son, Servant, &c., when they are significantly, and not improperly and Sycophantly used. 1871Member for Paris II. 13 Self-styled Democrats, who refuse homage to a king, but fawn sycophantly upon the mob. |