niggard

noun

nig·gard | \ ˈni-gərd

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Definition of niggard

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a meanly covetous and stingy person : miser

niggard

verb

niggarded; niggarding; niggards

Definition of niggard (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

obsolete : to act niggardly

transitive verb

obsolete : to treat in a niggardly manner

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such a niggard that he refused to hand out candy at Halloween, saying it would cost too much money

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The first known use of niggard was in the 14th century

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