An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Knauser
Knauser, m., ‘niggard,’ ModHG. only, probably from MidHG. knûȥ, ‘impudent, daring, haughty (towards the poor).’
Knauser, m., ‘niggard,’ ModHG. only, probably from MidHG. knûȥ, ‘impudent, daring, haughty (towards the poor).’