Niggard
/ˈnɪɡ.ərd/noun
A stingy or miserly person.
Did you know?The term comes from an Old Norse word meaning ‘stingy’, which has roots in the darker aspects of human nature, often linked to miserliness and greed.
Etymological Timeline
Old Norse
Old Norse
niggr
“A stingy or miserly person.”
Middle English
Middle English
nigard
“A person who is miserly or stingy.”
14th Century
English
niggard
“A term describing someone who hoards wealth and is reluctant to spend.”
Modern English
English
niggard
“A term still used today to denote extreme stinginess.”