2. A pun; a low conceit.

Quib"ble, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Quibbled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Quibbling

(?).] 1. To evade the point in question by artifice, play upon words,

caviling, or by raising any insignificant or impertinent question or

point; to trifle in argument or discourse; to equivocate.

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