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Definition of Lickspitle

LICKSPITTLE, n. A useful functionary, not infrequently found editing
a newspaper. In his character of editor he is closely allied to the
blackmailer by the tie of occasional identity; for in truth the
lickspittle is only the blackmailer under another aspect, although the
latter is frequently found as an independent species. Lickspittling
is more detestable than blackmailing, precisely as the business of a
confidence man is more detestable than that of a highway robber; and
the parallel maintains itself throughout, for whereas few robbers will
cheat, every sneak will plunder if he dare.
- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

LICKSPITTLE. A parasite, or talebearer.
- The Devil's Dictionary (Ambrose Bierce)

  • a fawning toady
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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