What is to discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. Cavil you may, but never criticise. Pope called?
criticise — To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. Cavil you may, but never criticise. Pope. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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