First Known Use: 14th century
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1niggard
noun nig·gard \ˈni-gərd\
Definition of NIGGARD
: a meanly covetous and stingy person : miser
— niggard adjective
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Origin of NIGGARD
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hnøggr niggardly; akin to Old English hnēaw niggardly
Related to NIGGARD
- Synonyms
- cheapskate, churl, hunks, miser, penny-pincher, piker, scrooge, skinflint, tightwad
2niggard
verb
Definition of NIGGARD
intransitive verb
obsolete : to act niggardly
transitive verb
obsolete : to treat in a niggardly manner
First Known Use of NIGGARD
circa 1600
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