plural niggards
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)
obsolete
: to act niggardly
obsolete
: to treat in a niggardly manner
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The first known use of niggard was in the 14th century
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