释义 |
brabbler arch.|ˈbræblə(r)| Also 6 brabeler, 6–8 brabler. [f. as prec. + -er1.] One who brabbles: †a. a caviller, quibbler (obs.); b. a quarrelsome person, brawler.
1548Thomas Ital. Gram. (1567) Cinciglione, is a dronken brabeler. 1553–87Foxe A. & M. (1596) 1877/2, I am no brabler in the scripture. 1577Holinshed Chron. II. 84 Brablers and ale-house quarrellers. 1647Depos. Cast. York (Surtees) 10 He is..a brabler and a quarreller. 1713Bp. Gibson Articles Visit. in Toulm. Smith Parish (1857) 94 Is he a brabler, brawler..seditious party? |