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Definition thrift

Etymology

From Middle English thrift, thryfte, þrift, from Old Norse þrift (“thriving condition, prosperity”). Equivalent to thrive +‎ -t.

Noun

thrift (countable and uncountable, plural thrifts)

1. (uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
2. (countable, US) A savings bank.
3. (countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
4. (obsolete) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.
5. (obsolete) Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

Verb

thrift (third-person singular simple present thrifts, present participle thrifting, simple past and past participle thrifted)

1. (transitive) To obtain from a thrift shop.

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