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Thrifty \Thrift"y\ (thr[i^]ft"[y^]), a. [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.