Par`si*mo"ni*ous (?), a.
[Cf. F. parcimonieux. See
Parsimony.] Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in expenditure of money; frugal to excess; penurious; niggardly; stingy. --
Par`si*mo"ni*ous*ly, adv. -- Par`si*mo"ni*ous*ness, n. A prodigal king is nearer a tyrant than a
parsimonious. Bacon. Extraordinary funds for one campaign may spare us
the expense of many years; whereas a long, parsimonious
war will drain us of more men and
money. Addison. Syn. -- Covetous; niggardly; miserly; penurious; close; saving; mean; stingy; frugal. See Avaricious.
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