NIGGLINGS

Noun

nigglings

plural of niggling

Anagrams

• sniggling

Source: Wiktionary


NIGGLING

Nig"gling, n.

Definition: Finicky or pottering work; specif. (Fine Arts),

Definition: minute and very careful workmanship in drawing, painting, or the like, esp. when bestowed on unimportant detail.

NIGGLE

Nig"gle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Niggled; p. pr. & vb. n. Niggling.] Etym: [Dim. of Prov. E. nig to clip money; cf. also Prov. E. nig a small piece.]

Definition: 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.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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