Cavillers

/ˈkævɪlərz/ noun

Definition

British plural of caviller; multiple people who make petty complaints and criticisms.

Etymology

British English plural form of 'caviller,' created by adding standard '-s' suffix to the singular noun with its doubled 'l' spelling.

Kelly Says

The pattern of British doubling ('caviller,' 'cavilled') versus American single-l ('caviler,' 'caviled') affects dozens of words and reflects different pronunciation traditions in the two English variants!

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