prigger

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English

Etymology

From prig +‎ -er, from prig (filch, steal).

Noun

prigger (plural priggers)

  1. (obsolete, slang) A thief.

Scots

Etymology

prig +‎ -er

Noun

prigger (plural priggers)

  1. One who haggles, or argues over price.