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Another class of projects illustrate the caviler attitude toward environment and health in 1913.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

The back-drawn effect of her chestnut tresses, which were still streaked here and there with sunny threads, could not be doubted as charming even by the most prejudiced caviler.

From An Ambitious Woman A Novel by Fawcett, Edgar

If any such caviler should reach our Society, have the moral courage to point out that last paragraph, and see if the wretches have forgotten to blush for themselves.

From Phemie Frost's Experiences by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

The critic should be more than a censor or caviler.

From Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism by Painter, F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton)

Reciprocal reproaches which people may make to each other with the same right: for example, you are a caviler, you are selfish, blind, dishonest, etc.

From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Janet, Paul