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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thrifteous, adj. [f. Thrift n. or Thrifty adj., perhaps by analogy with thifteous Thiftwis(e adj.] —c1590 Fowler II 114/2.
A prence … may be estemed oppen handed … considdering that, with his thrifteous guverment & sparing, his revenewes ar sufficent … to defend him aganst thame that sal assal him
