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.
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.
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.
