prigger

English

Etymology

prig +‎ -er, from prig (“filch, steal”).

Noun

prigger (plural priggers)

  1. (obsolete, slang) A thief.

Scots

Etymology

prig +‎ -er

Noun

prigger (plural priggers)

  1. One who haggles, or argues over price.
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