caviller
Example Sentences
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The caviller will perhaps ask, concerning some of the rambling observations contained in this chapter, and the subject which has called them forth, Cui bono?
From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony
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)
I neither fear the critic or the caviller upon the ground-work of my address.
From An Address to Men of Science Calling Upon Them to Stand Forward and Vindicate the Truth.... by Carlile, Richard
To the merely fanciful caviller at the result of this attempt, it would be a prostitution of time and patience, even if one had both in the requisite quantity, to offer a reply.
