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miser

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/

The English word “miser” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.
  2. A person who is wretched or despicable; a wretch.
  3. A kind of earth auger, typically large-bored and often hand-operated.

Etymology

From Middle English misser, from Late Latin miser (“wretched, unfortunate, unhappy, miserable, sick, ill, bad, worthless, etc.”).

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