stickler
The origin and history of stickler.
Etymology
From Middle English stightlere, related to "stickle"; originally the referee at Cornish wrestling matches, who carried a stick as a badge of office.
The origin and history of stickler.
From Middle English stightlere, related to "stickle"; originally the referee at Cornish wrestling matches, who carried a stick as a badge of office.
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