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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Niggled (); p. pr. & vb. n.Niggling ().] [Dim. of Prov. E. nig to clip money; cf. also Prov. E. nig a small piece.] To trifle with; to deceive; to mock. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. Nig"gle v. t. 1. To trifle or play. Take heed, daughter, You niggle not with your conscience and religion. Massinger. 2. To act or walk mincingly. [Prov. Eng.] 3. To fret and snarl about trifles. [Prov. Eng.] Nig"gle v. t. 1. To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner. 2. To elaborate excessively, as in art. Nig"gle v. i.(Chiefly Eng.) 1. To move about restlessly or without result; to fidget. 2. To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to work with excessive care for trifling details, as in painting. スポンサード リンク
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