PEDANTIC
ADVERBS
► DUNSTICALLY in the manner of a dunce; in a dull, pedantic, or stupid way → 1590 obs.
NOUNS – PERSON
► COMMA-COUNTER a pedantic person; a pedantic copy editor → 2006 US sl. (Bk.)
► FALDERAL a pedantic giddy person → 1866 Sc.
► GOULKGALISTER a pedantic, conceited fool; a wanton rustic; a simpleton → 1825 Sc.
► QUILT a petulant, pedantic, pernickety man → 20C Irish sl.
VERBS
► FALDERAL to make trifling excuses; to behave in a giddy, pedantic manner → 1866 Sc.
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