stickler

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈstɪk.lə/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play. Cornwall
    — 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.
    The New Arcadia
  2. Someone who insistently advocates for something, especially for strict observance of a formal rule.
    — Lexicographers are sticklers for correct language.

词形变化

sticklers plural

词汇关系

衍生词
sticklerish sticklerism
相关词
stickle

词源

From Middle English stighteler, stytelere, equivalent to stickle + -er. The judges at Cornish wrestling matches do indeed carry sticks which serve for signalling and as a badge of their office. This practice has evolved from holding swords and then swordsticks.
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