prigger

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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prigger (plural priggers)

  1. (obsolete, slang) A thief.

Scots

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Etymology

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prig +‎ -er

Noun

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prigger (plural priggers)

  1. One who haggles, or argues over price.
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