caviller

Meanings

• noun

  A person who raises objections or criticizes unnecessarily or excessively.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caviller
quaver , raveler , graveler

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Variants

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cavil , caviled , caviler , cavilers , caviling , cavilled , caviller , cavillers , cavilling , cavils

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a dealer in old clothes', later extended to mean 'a dealer in trifles' or 'a quibbler'. From Old French caviller, from cavil 'trifle' + -er 'dealer'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'caviller' is derived from the Old French word 'cavil', which means 'trifle' or 'trivia'.

2. In the 16th century, 'caviller' was used to describe a dealer in old clothes. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include someone who dealt in trifles or quibbled over unimportant matters.

3. The word 'caviller' is often used interchangeably with the word 'quibbler'. However, 'quibbler' specifically refers to someone who engages in quibbling, or making unimportant distinctions or arguments, while 'caviller' can also refer to someone who raises objections or criticizes unnecessarily or excessively.

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Related Concepts

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1. quibbler: A person who engages in quibbling, or making unimportant distinctions or arguments.

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Culture

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In literature, 'caviller' is often used to describe a character who is excessively critical or argumentative. In art, there is no known significant use of the term 'caviller'.

How to Memorize "caviller"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person constantly criticizing and raising objections, even when it's not necessary.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caviller' with the image of a gnat, which is a small insect that buzzes around and annoys without any real reason.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'caviller, cavil, and carry on' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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