a. Obs. rare–1. [f. Lat. carpĕre, taken in sense of Eng. CARP: after loquacious, rapacious, etc.: see -ACIOUS.] Given to carping.

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1574.  R. Scot, Hop Gard. (1578), 62. Corrupt and hastye Judges … carpacious Controllers, and … impudent Scoffers.

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