caviler en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From cavil + -er.
Meanings
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A person who cavils; a faultfinder, quibbler or nitpicker
1817 John Nicholas - Illustrations of the Literary History of the Eighteenth Century a man who comments on the Bible affords all the opportunity a caviler could wish for.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cavilers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |