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ENquibbleNoun
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An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
quidditycavil
bn:00016894n Concept
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In computing, a hextet, or a chomp, is a sixteen-bit aggregation, or four nibbles.
hextet
bn:16462370n Concept
English:
computing
unit
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In terms of fiction, a quibble is a plot device, used to fulfill the exact verbal conditions of an agreement in order to avoid the intended meaning.
bn:03381592n Concept
English:
plot device
ENquibbleVerb
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Evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
bn:00092266v Concept
EN
Argue over petty things
nigglepettifog
bn:00083470v Concept
EN
Bother persistently with trivial complaints
nagpeckhen-peck
bn:00089318v Concept

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