QUISLING


Meaning of QUISLING in English

[ 'kwɪzlɪŋ ]

■ noun a traitor collaborating with an occupying enemy force.

Origin

Second World War: from the name of Major Vidkun Quisling , who ruled Norway on behalf of the German occupying forces.

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