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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Library in Itself

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Thrifty

Thrifty (thrifty)
a.(?)
Thrift"y
[Compar. Thriftier (?); superl. Thriftiest.]
  1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.

    Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new. Chaucer.

    I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty. Swift.

  2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
  3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
  4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
    [R.]

    I have five hundred crowns,
    The thrifty hire I saved under your father.
    Shak.

  5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
    [Obs.]

    I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth. Chaucer.

    Syn. -- Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.














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