casuist, sophist
(noun) someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
Source: WordNet® 3.1
casuist (plural casuists)
(ethics) A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty.
Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour.
One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry.
Source: Wiktionary
Cas"u*ist, n. Etym: [L. casus fall, case; cf. F. casuiste. See Casual.]
Definition: One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. The judment of any casuist or learned divine concerning the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give him confidence. South.
Cas"u*ist, v. i.
Definition: To play the casuist. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
