Etymology of the English word cavil
the English word
cavilderived from the Old French word
cavillerderived from the Latin word
cavillari (jest, banter; make fun of)
derived from the Latin word
cavilla (jesting, banter, raillery)
Date
The earliest known usage of cavil in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
caviled,
cavilingUsage
Word found in Modern English
