Word: "Nor do I fear that my sensible Reader, though most luxurious in his Taste, will start,
cavil
, or be offended, because I have named but one Article."
1. A captious, quibbling, or frivolous objection.
2. The raising of frivolous objections; cavilling.
3. A flout, gibe, jeer. Obs.
4. Comb., as cavil-proof adj.