THRIFT'Y, adjective Frugal; sparing; using economy and good management of property. I am glad he has so much youth and vigor left, of which he has not been thrifty 1. More generally, thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as a thrifty farmer or mechanic. 2. Thriving; growing rapidly or vigorously; as a plant. 3. Well husbanded. I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I sav'd under your father.
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