Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Ebenezer Scrooge" in English language version.
Scrooge is also a real word. Spelled slightly differently, 'scrouge' 'scrowge' or 'scroodge' is an old word meaning to squeeze someone, to encroach on their space, making them feel uncomfortable...
The word is also a blend of 'scrouge' the verb to squeeze or to press, used 1820–1830 (itself being a blend of crew and bruise) and gouge...
Details of Scroggie's life are sparse, but he was a vintner as well as a corn merchant.