thrifts

Noun

thrift (countable and uncountable, plural thrifts)

1. (uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
   • His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.

   Synonyms:

   frugality

2. (US, countable) A savings bank.
   • Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.
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.
   • Bassanio: […]And many Jasons come in quest of her.
     O my Antonio, had I but the means
     To hold a rival place with one of them,
     I have a mind presages me such thrift,
     That I should questionless be fortunate!c. 1596–1598 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...
5. (obsolete) Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

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