Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Quibble (-d)
quibble (-d), v. [possibly diminutive of quib < L. quī, who, which; associated with quirks of the law due to frequent use in legal documents.] (webplay: answer, move).
Argue; contend; squabble; quarrel in a petty way; counter with trivial objections.
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