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† ˈniggardous, a. Obs.
Also 5–6 nygardous(e.
[f. niggard n. + -ous.]
Niggardly.
1491Caxton Vitas Patr. (W. de W. 1495) i. xxxvii. 46 b/1 Amonge the brethern there was one, whiche was merueyllously scarse and nygardouse. 1522More De quat. Noviss. Wks. 94 This couetous gathering & nigardous keping. 1534― Treat. Passion Wks. 1305/1 To disdayne theyr symple nygardous rewarde. |