a. Meanly covetous or avaricious in dealing with others; stingy; niggard. [ 1913 Webster ]

Where the owner of the house will be bountiful, it is not for the steward to be niggardly. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Avaricious; covetous; parsimonious; sparing; miserly; penurious; sordid; stingy. See Avaricious. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a niggard manner. [ 1913 Webster ]