The management of domestic affairs; the regulation and government of household matters; especially as they concern expense or disbursement; as, a car…
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The quality of being frugal; prudent economy; that careful management of anything valuable which expends nothing unnecessarily, and applies what is used to a profitable purpose; thrift; --- opposed to extravagance.
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The management of domestic affairs; the regulation and government of household matters; especially as they concern expense or disbursement; as, a car…
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Closeness or sparingness in the expenditure of money; -- generally in a bad sense; excessive frugality; niggardliness.
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A thriving state; good husbandry; economical management in regard to property; frugality.
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The quality or state of being thrifty; thrift.
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The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.
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Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.;…
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Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.;…
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Quality of being frugal; frugality.
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