spanielizev.
rare.
intransitive (also with it). To act like a spaniel; to be submissive or fawning.
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the mind > emotion > humility > servility > be servile [verb (intransitive)]
fawnc1325
crouch1528
jouk1573
crawl1576
creep1581
spaniel1599
grovel1605
spanielize1641
cringec1660
to lick the ground1667
truckle1680
to kiss (a person's) arse, behind, bum1705
toad-eat1766
snool1786
to eat (any one's) toads1788
kowtow1826
sidle1828
toady1861
to knock head1876
ass-lick1937
1641 Wits Recreations (new ed.) sig. L8 I cannot spanniolize it week by week, Or wait a moneth to kisse your hand or cheek.
1688 G. Miege Great French Dict. ii. sig. Rrr2v/2 To Spanielize, or fawn like a Spaniel, caresser, comme font les Epagneux.
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