Definition of Close Fisted

  '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