CLOSE-FISTED

adj : Unduly desirous of keeping that which many meritorious persons wish to obtain. “Close-fisted Scotch man!” Johnson To thrifty J. Macpherson; “See me—I’m ready to divide With any worthy person.” cried Said 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. 56