What is to inform against; hence, to calumniate. [Obs.] Sycophanting and misnaming the work of his adversary. Milton called?
sycophant — To inform against; hence, to calumniate. [Obs.] Sycophanting and misnaming the work of his adversary. Milton. (Webster's 1913.)
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