Frugal; sparing; using economy and good management of property. I am glad he has so much youth and vigor left, of which he has not been thrifty: .

More generally, thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as a thrifty farmer or mechanic.

Thriving; growing rapidly or vigorously; as a plant.

Well husbanded. I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I sav’d under your father. THRIFT Y.