thriftly
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English þreftely, þryftelich, þriftliche, equivalent to thrift + -ly.
Adverb[edit]
thriftly (comparative more thriftly, superlative most thriftly)
- In a thrift, efficient, or thriving manner; suitably; vigorously
- 1899, The Cactus Journal:
- E. cer. Englemanii is lovely when growing thriftly, some with pure white spines, some with yellow spines, others red and white, and still others with spines shading to almost black, and the large purplish red flowers are very gorgeous.