Sycophancy
Pronunciation : Syc"o*phan*cy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. L. sycophantia deceit, Gr.
Definition : Defn: The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence: - (a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. [Obs.] Bp. Hall. (b) Obsequious flattery; servility. The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope. Bp. Warburton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913