— squabbler , n. — squabblingly , adv.
/skwob"euhl/ , v. , squabbled, squabbling , n.
v.i.
1. to engage in a petty quarrel.
v.t.
2. Print. to disarrange and mix (composed type).
n.
3. a petty quarrel.
[ 1595-1605; prob. skvabbel a quarrel, gossip, Norw dial. skvabba to prattle ]
Syn. 1. quarrel, wrangle, bicker, fight.