Quey (?), n. [Cf. Dan. qvie.] A heifer. [Scot.]

Quib (?), n. [Cf. Quip.] A quip; a gibe.

Quib"ble (?), n. [Probably fr. quib, quip, but influenced by quillet,

or quiddity.] 1. A shift or turn from the point in question; a trifling

or evasive distinction; an evasion; a cavil.

Quibbles have no place in the search after truth.

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