Syc"o*phan*cy (?), n. [Cf. L.
sycophantia deceit, Gr. ? false accusation.] 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.