Thrifty /(thrĭft"y̆)/

Thrift·y

Thrifty

a.
  1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
    Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new.
    I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty.
  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.
  5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [Obs.]
    I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth.