(Late) Friday word: Quisling

Jun 20, 2015 08:43

quisling
noun, quis·ling often attributive \ˈkwiz-liŋ\

: a person who helps an enemy that has taken control of his or her country; traitor, collaborator

Etymology:
Vidkun Quisling †1945 Norwegian politician who collaborated with the Nazis

First Known Use: 1940

noun, q, wordsmith: med_cat

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theidolhands June 27 2015, 14:05:15 UTC
Adorable word for a very un-adorable thing!

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med_cat June 27 2015, 15:49:25 UTC
Quite; interesting etymology, too...

Pleased you liked it!

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