(Late) Friday word: Quisling

[med_cat]

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

Comments

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

Adorable word for a very un-adorable thing!

[med_cat]

Quite; interesting etymology, too...

Pleased you liked it!