harpagon

Etymology
Adapted from, gen. , from , from , of uncertain origin. .

Noun

 * 1)  A.

Etymology
, the protagonist of 's  (1668), whose name is an adaptation of, gen. , from , from , of uncertain origin, and whence also.

Noun

 * 1) a very miserly and selfish person

Usage notes

 * The feminine form is much less common than its masculine counterpart.

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) miser, a selfish person