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English
Etymology
From niggard + -ish.
Adjective
niggardish (comparative more niggardish, superlative most niggardish)
- Somewhat niggardly.
1635, Armand Jean du Plessis duc de Richelieu, Emblema Animæ: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
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