Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Thrifty

Thrifty (thrift"y) , adjective

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. [Rare]
I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father. — Shakespeare
5.
Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [Obsolete]
I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth. — Chaucer