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 John Earle
A public accuser would be intolerable, or even a caviller, who should inveigh against sins for which he himself is called in question.
From The Life of Cicero Volume One by Anthony Trollope
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 William Henry Hurlbert
The caviller may object to the application of the words “fine art” to culinary operations, but the objection rests on superficial thought.
From Behind the Bungalow by Edward Hamilton Aitken
In these discussions, although the caviller is heard with a tolerant courtesy, it is clear that faith is always in the ascendant.
From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Samuel Dill
