n. [ L. sycophanta a slanderer, deceiver, parasite, Gr. &unr_; a false accuser, false adviser, literally, a fig shower; &unr_; a fig + &unr_; to show: cf. F. sycophante. The reason for the name is not certainly known. See Phenomenon. ]
A sycophant will everything admire:
Each verse, each sentence, sets his soul on fire. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ CF. L. sycophantari to deceive, to trick, Gr. &unr_;. ]
Sycophanting and misnaming the work of his adversary. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To play the sycophant. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Sycophancy. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
To be cheated and ruined by a sycophantical parasite. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sycophantic servants to the King of Spain. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like a sycophant; obsequiously flattering. --
Sycophantish satirists that forever humor the prevailing folly. De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
n. Sycophancy. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To play the sycophant. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Sycophancy. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]