caviller

Example Sentences

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Will the caviller prove that the sun and moon would be greater blessings if their light wore more intense, or more abundant?

From Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again A Life Story by Barker, Joseph

"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

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

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

“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