To chaffer; to be penurious in a bargain.--Johnson.
Why all this higgling with thy friend about such a paltry sum? Does this become the generosity of the noble and rich John Bull?--Arbuthnot, John Bull.
·vi To hawk or peddle provisions. II. Higgle ·vi To <<Chaffer>>; to stickle for small advantages in...
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