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A disputant who quibbles
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caviler
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections [syn: quibbler , caviller , pettifogger ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A person who cavils; a faultfinder, quibbler or nitpicker
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Caviler \Cav"il*er\ or Caviller \Cav"il*ler\ (-[~e]r), n. One who cavils. Cavilers at the style of the Scriptures. --Boyle.
Usage examples of caviler.
Of course, I am sure the great majority of Americans realize that there is always going to be a small, vocal minority of cavilers and critics, who are never going to be satisfied, no matter how perfectly balanced the restraint and the firmness with which we deal with civil disruptions of this kind.
We can tell cavilers that we shall have a spire at the proper time, and not a minute before.
There be cavilers that say we shall not lack for the original garments of the Garden whilst fig trees grow and beasts remain to renew these sacred treasures withal.