Caballing

Caballing
Cabal Ca*bal", v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Caballed} (-b[a^]ld"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Caballing}]. [Cf. F. cabaler.] To unite in a small party to promote private views and interests by intrigue; to intrigue; to plot. [1913 Webster]

Caballing still against it with the great. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]


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