caviller

Example Sentences

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He was no conceited or froward caviller at authority, nor born rebel against established teachers and governors.

From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Turgot by Morley, John

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 Dill, Samuel

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 Aitken, Edward Hamilton

I neither fear the critic or the caviller upon the ground-work of my address.

From An Address to Men of Science Calling Upon Them to Stand Forward and Vindicate the Truth.... by Carlile, Richard

"The chief benefit conferred upon society and humanity by a large proportion of our population," he would have cynically observed to any caviller, "is by dying and becoming useful 'subjects.'"

From Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life by Murray, Charles Theodore