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thrift


Main Entry: thrift
Pronunciation: \ˈthrift\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse, prosperity, from thrīfask to thrive
Date: 13th century

1 : healthy and vigorous growth
2 : careful management especially of money
3 chiefly Scottish : gainful occupation
4 : any of a genus (Armeria) of low-growing perennial evergreen herbs of the plumbago family; especially : a tufted herb (A. maritima) with pink or white flower heads
5 : a savings bank or savings and loan association —called also thrift institution


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