[f. as prec. + -ISM.] = SYCOPHANCY 2.
1801. Lancaster (PA) Jrnl., 19 Dec., 2/1. Such sycophantism and flattery,—counterfeit friendship—egotism & hypocrisy.
1821. V. Knox, Spirit of Despotism, ix. (ed. 2), 22/2. Panic fears, servile sycophantism, and artful bigotry.
1831. Fraser’s Mag., III. 204. Mr. Bulwer’s sycophantism of the Editor.
