Thrift"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.
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