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Where does “nig” come from?

nig (Middle English): niggardly person

Definitions

  1. niggardly person

Words derived from “nig”

  • niggardly
  • niggard
  • niggardliness
  • niggardness
  • niggarding
  • niggardise
  • unniggardly
  • niggardish
  • unniggard
  • niggardy
  • niggardous
  • niggardry
  • nigard
  • nygard