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nig·gard | \ ˈni-gərd 
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\Definition of niggard
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a meanly covetous and stingy person : miser
niggard
verbniggarded; niggarding; niggards
Definition of niggard (Entry 2 of 2)
obsolete : to act niggardly
obsolete : to treat in a niggardly manner
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