stickler
意味
- ささいなことにくどくど言う人,やかまし屋
語源
英語の原文(Wiktionary)
From Middle English stighteler, stytelere, equivalent to stickle + -er. The judges at Cornish wrestling matches do indeed carry sticks which serve for signalling and as a badge of their office. This practice has evolved from holding swords and then swordsticks.