Niggardly
/ˈnɪɡ.ərd.li/noun
Reluctant to give or spend; stingy.
Did you know?The word 'niggard' comes from an Old Norse term for 'stingy', and its usage has been historically associated with avarice and miserliness in folklore.
Etymological Timeline
Old Norse
Old Norse
nigla
“to be stingy or miserly.”
Middle English
Middle English
nigard
“a miser, someone who hoards wealth.”
14th Century
Middle English
niggard
“stingy, mean, or miserly person.”
Modern English
English
niggardly
“describing a person who is unwilling to part with resources.”
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