caviller

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"The noble cavalier characterized," "& a rebellious caviller cauterized," 1644 or 5.

From Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters by Earle, John

Since then there has been no more persistent caviller at the Irish policy and the Irish Party in company where he believed such cavilling paid.

From Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (2 of 2) (1888) by Hurlbert, William Henry

This is a fine legal quibble, stated for a purpose; but since legal minds disagree upon this point, a caviller might say no law is self-executing; all laws require enforcement.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady

So caviller like I submitted to pow'r, And was coddled in troth for the third of an hour.

From A Season at Harrogate by Hofland, Mrs. (Barbara)

So that in what has been hitherto printed of the Testament, there is little, if any thing, with which any one but a professed caviller can find fault.

From Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society by Darlow, Thomas Herbert