Meaning of Stickler | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play.
   Cornwall
3. Someone who insistently advocates for something, especially for strict observance of a formal rule.

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Examples

“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.”

“Basilius, the judge⟳, appointed sticklers and trumpets whom the others should obey⟳.”

The New Arcadia

“Our former chiefs, like⟳ sticklers of the war, / First sought to inflame the parties, then to poise.”

“Lexicographers are sticklers for correct⟳ language.”

“The Tory or High-church were the greatest sticklers against the exorbitant proceedings of King James II.”

“"If you're accused of profiling or pretextual stops, you can bring⟳ your daily logbook to court and document that pulling over motorists for 'stickler' reasons is part of your customary pattern," Remsberg writes, "not a glaring exception conveniently dusted off in the defendant's case."”

“For the sticklers, here "final demand⟳" is meant to include⟳ inventory investment.”

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