pillar-biter

English

Etymology

An old Dutch expression, used since at least the 16th century. No longer in common use.[1]

Noun

pillar-biter (plural pillar-biters)

  1. A hypocrite, especially a religious hypocrite

References

  1. ^ Applebaum, Mark. Asylum. Innova.mu.
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