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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Sycophancy

· Syc·o·phan·cy · IPA
01 n. The character or characteristic of a sycophant.
  1. 1.
    The character or characteristic of a sycophant.
  2. 2.
    False accusation; calumniation; talebearing.[Obs.]
  3. 3.
    Obsequious flattery; servility.
    “The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope.” — Bp. Warburton.