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thrift

UK/ˈθɹɪft/ US/ˈθrɪft/ uncommon obsolete us

noun

1.

any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers

2.

Origin

From Middle English thrift, thryfte, þrift, from Old Norse þrift (“thriving condition, prosperity”). Equivalent to thrive + -t.

Phrases

  • lavender thrift
  • paradox of thrift
  • prickly thrift
  • thrift shop
  • thrift shopping
  • thrift store

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