Obs.–1 [Cf. SNIG v., and NIG sb.1] A covetous or avaricious person.
1629. Gaule, Holy Madnesse, 322–3. Hee [a Couetous Man] hath more Names, than euer he was Christend with. The Best call him no better, than you would call a Wretch; Silly, Needy, Cark, Snig, Gripe, Sharke, Droyle, and Plod.
