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niggard
▪ I. niggard, n. and a. (ˈnɪgəd) Forms: α. 4–5 negarde, 5–6 negard, 9 dial. neeger, neager, niegre, etc. β. 4–5 nygard, (4 -art), 4–6 -arde, (8) nigard, (6 -arde), 7 nigatt. γ. 4 nyggard, 5–6 -arde, 6– niggard, (6 -arde), 9 dial. niggar(t, -er, etc. [Of obscure etym.; an earlier synonym is nigon, an...
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The Niggard Rich
The Niggard Rich (O Rico Avarento, in the original title) is a play written by Ariano Suassuna, published in 1954 and based in Molière's literary composition Then, the niggard rich receives an unexpected visit: the Chief of Hell and his dogs appear to arrest him because of his sins.
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Hayne
Perhaps the Middle English word heyne (and its variants, such as haine, hayn), meaning 'mean wretch, niggard'.
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nyggarde
nygard(e, -art, -erd(e, nyggard(e etc., obs. ff. niggard.
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Majestic Film Company
Roebuck (1914)
A Mother's Influence (1914)
The Niggard (1914)
Moonshine Molly (1914)
Little Country Mouse (1914), extant
The Intruder (1914)
For Her Father's
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niggardize
niggardize, v. rare. (ˈnɪgədaɪz) [f. niggard n. or a. + -ize.] a. intr. To play the niggard. b. trans. To give in a niggardly fashion. Hence ˈniggardized ppl. a.a 1634 Chapman Alphonsus Plays 1872 III. 217 Fame I accuse thee, thou did'st niggardize, And faintly sound my loves perfections. 1877 Black...
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Lathóg of Tír Chonaill
Believe your mother's word that still the niggard poet is in the wrong; Give of your riches with good will, you ask rewards from all for song.
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niggardling
† ˈniggardling, n. and a. Obs. rare. Also -lin. [f. niggard n. and a. + -ling.] a. n. A niggard. b. adj. Niggardly.1654 Whitlock Zootomia 81 What ever foolish and sordid Niggardlins think in these daies. 1704 N. N. tr. Boccalini's Advts. fr. Parnass. III. 311 Your being as niggardling in denying Peo...
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Manthoppu Kiliye
Suruli Rajan played a niggard in the film which got very popular among the people. The film did well at the box office for his comedy.
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niggardship
† ˈniggardship Obs. Forms: see niggard. Also 5 negardchepe, 6 nygerdeshyppe, negar-, niggarship. [f. niggard n. + -ship.] Niggardliness. (Freq. in 16th cent.)1430–40 Lydg. Bochas iii. i. (1554) 70/1 Whan..couetise put away largesse,..And nigardship exileth gentlenesse. c 1440 Jacob's Well 121 Þe thr...
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niggardous
† ˈniggardous, a. Obs. Also 5–6 nygardous(e. [f. niggard n. + -ous.] Niggardly.1491 Caxton Vitas Patr. (W. de W. 1495) i. xxxvii. 46 b/1 Amonge the brethern there was one, whiche was merueyllously scarse and nygardouse. 1522 More De quat. Noviss. Wks. 94 This couetous gathering & nigardous keping. 1...
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The Saint and The Sow
Eurico is a "rich" and niggard man who has a beautiful and courteous daughter called Margarida and two employees: a smart housemaid called Caroba and his
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niggardish
† ˈniggardish, a. Obs. [f. niggard n. or a. + –ish1.] Niggardly.1547–64 Bauldwin Mor. Philos. (Palfr.) 161 Spend not too outragiously, nor be too niggardish. 1581 Mulcaster Positions v. (1887) 26 Which the most munificent God, by his no niggardishe nature, prouided for them both.
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