Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WANTHRIFTY, adj. = Wanthriven, q.v.Arg. 1882 Argyllshire Herald (3 June):
He was a bit wanthrifty naughlat o' a wishless craytor.