English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Thrid (v. t.)

To make or effect (a way or course) through something; as, to thrid one's way through a wood.

Thrid (n.)

Thread; continuous line.

Thridded (imp. & p. p.)

of Thrid

Thridding (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Thrid

Thrifallow (v. t.)

See Thryfallow, and Trifallow.

Thrift (n.)

A thriving state; good husbandry; economical management in regard to property; frugality.

Thrift (n.)

Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity.

Thrift (n.)

Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

Thrift (n.)

One of several species of flowering plants of the genera Statice and Armeria.

Thriftily (adv.)

In a thrifty manner.

Thriftily (adv.)

Carefully; properly; becomingly.

Thriftiness (n.)

The quality or state of being thrifty; thrift.

Thriftless (a.)

Without thrift; not prudent or prosperous in money affairs.

Thrifty (superl.)

Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.

Thrifty (superl.)

Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.

Thrifty (superl.)

Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.

Thrifty (superl.)

Secured by thrift; well husbanded.

Thrifty (superl.)

Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.

Thrill (n.)

A warbling; a trill.

Thrill (v. t.)

A breathing place or hole; a nostril, as of a bird.