stickler

Nghĩa (Tiếng Anh)

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

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Phát âm là (IPA)
/ˈstɪk.lə/
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In summary

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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