Definition of Sicophancy

Syc"o*phan*cy (?), n. [Cf. L. sycophantia deceit, Gr. &?; false accusation.] The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence: -

(a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.

(b) Obsequious flattery; servility.

The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope.

Bp. Warburton.

Syc"o*phan*cy (?), n. [Cf. L. sycophantia deceit, Gr. &?; false accusation.] The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence: -

(a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.

(b) Obsequious flattery; servility.

The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope.

Bp. Warburton.

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