Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Meanly covetous or petty; stingy; closefisted. 2. (adv.) In a niggard manner.

Multi-Version Concordance Niggardly (1 Occurrence) 2 Corinthians 9:6 But do not forget that he who sows with a niggardly hand will also reap a niggardly crop, and that he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (WEY)