defined
- Close-fisted
- adj. Unduly desirous of keeping that which many meritorious persons wish to obtain.
- “Close-fisted Scotchman!” Johnson cried To thrifty J. Macpherson; “See me — I’m ready to divide With any worthy person.” Sad Jamie: “That is very true — The boast requires no backing; And all are worthy, sir, to you, Who have what you are lacking.”
- Anita M. Bobe