higgle

American  

[hig-uhl] / ˈhɪg əl /

verb (used without object)

higgled, higgling

1. to bargain, especially in a petty way; haggle.

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higgle British  

/ ˈhɪɡəl /

verb

1. a less common word for haggle

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Other Word Forms

• higgler noun

Etymology

Origin of higgle

First recorded in 1625–35; apparently variant of haggle

Example Sentences

Such right of registering, properly of mere writing down, the Parlement has got by old wont; and, though but a Law-Court, can remonstrate, and higgle considerably about the same.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

This will be peculiarly necessary, lest they sham, and higgle about letting me away.'

From The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works by Carlyle, Thomas

Huck′stress.—v.i. to deal in small articles, to higgle meanly.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

Come, Rouse; I sold fifty strake of barley to-day in half this time; but you will higgle and higgle for a penny more than the commodity is worth.

From The Recruiting Officer by Farquhar, George

She always bought the best of everything, and did not higgle long about the price.

From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold