Associations to the word «thrift»

Wiktionary

THRIFT, noun. (uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
THRIFT, noun. (countable) (US) A savings bank.
THRIFT, noun. (countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
THRIFT, noun. (obsolete) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity.
THRIFT, noun. (obsolete) Vigorous growth, as of a plant.
THRIFT SHOP, noun. A shop which sells used goods (especially clothes) at low prices.
THRIFT SHOPS, noun. Plural of thrift shop

Dictionary definition

THRIFT, noun. Any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers.
THRIFT, noun. Extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy