Nig"gard*ly, a.
Meanly covetous or avaricious in dealing with others; stingy; niggard.
Where the owner of the house will be bountiful, it is not for the steward to be niggardly.
Bp. Hall.
Syn. -- Avaricious; covetous; parsimonious; sparing; miserly; penurios; sordid; stingy. See Avaricious.
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Nig"gard*ly, adv.
In a niggard manner.
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