01 n. A thriving state; good husbandry; economical management in regard to property; frugality.
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1.
A thriving state; good husbandry; economical management in regard to property; frugality.“The rest, . . . willing to fall to thrift, prove very good husbands.” — Spenser.
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2.
Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity.“I have a mind presages me such thrift.” — Shak.
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3.
Vigorous growth, as of a plant.
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4.
One of several species of flowering plants of the genera Statice and Armeria.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Common thrift —
Armeria vulgaris; -- also called sea pink.
Syn.
Frugality; economy; prosperity; gain; profit.