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Stickler

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play. Cornwall

    "In ancient time they were wont to employ third persons as sticklers, to see no treachery or disorder were used, and to beare witnes of the combates successe."

  2. 2
    someone who insists on something wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone who insistently advocates for something, especially for strict observance of a formal rule.

    "Lexicographers are sticklers for correct language."

Etymology

From Middle English stighteler, stytelere, equivalent to stickle + -er. The judges at Cornish wrestling matches do indeed carry sticks which serve for signalling and as a badge of their office. This practice has evolved from holding swords and then swordsticks.

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