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

“Why does not God keep the Sabbath?” a caviller asked of a Jew.

From The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I by Dods, Marcus

As to any mistakes I have made in computation, they are of little moment; and I shall not descend so low as to justify them against any caviller.

From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. - Volume 07 Historical and Political Tracts-Irish by Scott, Temple

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 Trollope, Anthony

Surely none but a caviller will find any want of harmony between these different modes of expression.

From The Theology of Holiness by Clark, Dougan