red-tapist en · NOUN
Etymology
From red tape + -ist.
Meanings
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(archaic) One who strictly adheres to official formalities.
And the Lansmere interest need not be beaten , if you'll put up another man instead of this red-tapist
1853, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, My Novel, or Varieties in English Life:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| red-tapists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |