Thrift"y (?), a. [Compar.
Thriftier (?); superl. 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.
Shak.
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.