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Synonyms for stickler

Grammar : Noun
Spell : stik-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstɪk lər

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Définition of stickler

Origin :
  • 1530s, "moderator, umpire," from stickle "mediate" (1520s), probably a frequentative of Middle English stihen "to arrange, place," from Old English stihan "to arrange order," which is cognate with Middle Dutch stichten, German stiften "to found, establish," probably from Proto-Germanic *stihtan "to place on a step or base," from PIE root *steigh- "to stride, step, rise" (see stair). Meaning "person who contends or insists stubbornly" is first recorded 1640s.
  • noun perfectionist
  • noun puzzle
  • noun insistent person
Example sentences :
  • This fairy was a stickler for the correct use of every word.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • But, remember this, I'm under a general who's a stickler for the book, so be careful.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
  • Elpaso was notoriously 54 a stickler for a square deal at cards.
  • Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
  • This was a strenuous day's work, particularly if the star was a stickler.
  • Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field
  • Gerald was a stickler for correct Latin grammar; he is great on “howlers.”
  • Extract from : « Medival Wales » by A. G. Little
  • "You mean present me to them," corrected the old dame, who was a stickler for etiquette.
  • Extract from : « A Coin of Edward VII » by Fergus Hume
  • The stickler for uniformity will lament this diversity, but it is probably a good thing.
  • Extract from : « The Building of a Book » by Various
  • This was in the days of Johnny Bassett, ever a stickler in matters of etiquette.
  • Extract from : « A Son Of The Sun » by Jack London
  • Stickler was one of those toadies who worship rank for its own sake.
  • Extract from : « Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • Not that Audrey was a strong-minded person or a stickler for woman's rights.
  • Extract from : « Lover or Friend » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
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