caviller

Example Sentences

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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

"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

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

And a caviller might raise all the same objections to the Copernican system, which you have urged against my reasonings.

From Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by Hume, David

Though he was an authority among the young men in sailing boats, he had not attained this distinction by being a critic and caviller.

From The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder by Optic, Oliver