[ˈkavəl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make petty or unnecessary objections
(e.g: they cavilled at the cost)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French caviller, from Latin cavillari, from cavilla ‘mockery’

[ˈkavəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a petty or unnecessary objection


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French caviller, from Latin cavillari, from cavilla ‘mockery’