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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

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Date: 2015-06-27 02:05 pm (UTC)
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Adorable word for a very un-adorable thing!
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