a. rare–1. Of the nature of a quibble.
1868. R. Rogerson, in Stockport Advertiser, 19 June, 3/6. The arguments adduced are so quibbly and chemically feeble that any comments to disprove would be unprofitable and lost time.
1895. Cath. News, 28 Dec., 4/3. The arguments—small, quibbly and lacking of elemental foundation.
