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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