Nig"gish (?), a. [See Niggard.] Niggardly. [Obs.]

Nig"gle (?), 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.

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