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Niggle \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.
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Niggle \Nig"gle\, v. i.
1. To trifle or play.
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Take heed, daughter,
You niggle not with your conscience and religion.
--Massinger.
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2. To act or walk mincingly. [Prov. Eng.]
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3. To fret and snarl about trifles. [Prov. Eng.]
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4. (Chiefly Eng.)

1. To move about restlessly or without result; to fidget.
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5. To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to
work with excessive care for trifling details, as in
painting.
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Niggle \Nig"gle\, v. t.
1. To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
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2. To elaborate excessively, as in art.
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