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stightler
† ˈstightler Obs. In 5 styteler. [f. prec. + -er1.] = stickler.c 1425 Cast. Persev. p. 76 (Plan) Lete nowth ouer many stytelerys be with Inne þe plase. Oxford English Dictionary
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stiffler
† ˈstiffler Obs. [Alteration of stiᵹtler stightler, by substitution of (f) for ({cced}).] = stickler. a. A mediator or umpire; ? one who intervenes between combatants. b. One who is active or stirring (in a matter); a busybody; a wrangler.1473 Paston Lett. III. 98 The Kyng ententyth..to be as bygge ... Oxford English Dictionary
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stickler
▪ I. stickler (ˈstɪklə(r)) Also 6 styckler, stiklar, stickeler, 7 sticler. [f. stickle v. + -er1. Cf. the earlier stiffler, stightler.] 1. A moderator or umpire at a tournament, a wrestling or fencing match, etc., appointed to see fair play, and to part the combatants when they have fought enough (o... Oxford English Dictionary
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