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Webster 1913 Edition

Thrifty

Thrift′y

(thrĭft′y̆)
,
Adj.
[
Com
par.
Thriftier
;
sup
erl.
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.
Shakespeare
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Thrifty

THRIFT'Y

,
Adj.
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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