Niggardish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Somewhat niggardly.
"There was in former times a certaine rich wretch, who had in his house great fort of wine; but yet was To nigardish and neere, that he sold the best, and kept the worst for his owne use"
Example
More examples"There was in former times a certaine rich wretch, who had in his house great fort of wine; but yet was To nigardish and neere, that he sold the best, and kept the worst for his owne use"
Etymology
From niggard + -ish.
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