"thriftly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more thriftly [comparative], most thriftly [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English þreftely, þryftelich, þriftliche, equivalent to thrift + -ly. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|þreftely}} Middle English þreftely, {{suffix|en|thrift|ly}} thrift + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} thriftly (comparative more thriftly, superlative most thriftly)
  1. In a thrift, efficient, or thriving manner; suitably; vigorously
    Sense id: en-thriftly-en-adv-p36QuIc~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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