cavil+feebly

  • 1fribble — I. a. Trifling, frivolous, silly, fribbling, frippery. II. n. Trifler, frivolous fellow, fribbler, coxcomb. III. v. n. 1. Trifle, cavil feebly, play the fribble (r). 2. Totter …

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  • 2Creation — • Like other words of the same ending, the term creation signifies both an action and the object or effect thereof. Thus, in the latter sense, we speak of the kingdoms of creation , the whole creation , and so on Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin… …

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