thrifts
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thrifts noun
- The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).“His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.”
- A savings bank.“Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.”
- Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
- Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.
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frugalityparsimonyparsimoniousnesspenny-pinchinginsolventthriftinessthrift shopthrift storethriftiestthrift institutionthriftilythriftyclothescastoffsclothingtrampsconsignment
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