niggard
1. nig.gard \'nig-*rd\ n [ME, of Scand origin; akin to ON hn<slash-o>ggr niggardly; akin to L]cinis ashes - more at INCINERATE : a meanly covetous and stingy person : MISER - niggard aj 2. niggard vb obs : to act niggardly obs : to treat in a niggardly manner