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Definition of Thrift

1. Noun. Any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers.

2. Noun. Extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

Definition of Thrift

1. n. A thriving state; good husbandry; economical management in regard to property; frugality.

Definition of Thrift

1. Noun. The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money). ¹

2. Noun. (countable US) A savings bank. ¹

3. Noun. Any of various plants of the genus ''Armeria'', particularly ''Armeria maritima''. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thrift

1. care and wisdom in the management of one's resources [n -S]

Medical Definition of Thrift

1. 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) 2. Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity. "Your thrift is gone full clean." "I have a mind presages me such thrift." (Shak) 3. Vigorous growth, as of a plant. 4. One of several species of flowering plants of the genera Statice and Armeria. Common thrift, Armeria vulgaris; also called sea pink. Synonym: Frugality, economy, prosperity, gain, profit. Origin: Icel. Rift. See Thrive. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thrift

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