Thrift
/θrɪft/noun
The quality of using money and resources carefully and not wastefully.
Did you know?In the Middle Ages, 'thrift' was often associated with the goddess of prosperity, hinting at a mystical connection between frugality and fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Old Norse
Old Norse
þrif
“a thriving or growth, often tied to prosperity.”
Middle English
Middle English
thrifte
“prosperity or wealth; an increase in resources.”
14th Century
Middle English
thriven
“to thrive; to grow vigorously.”
Modern English
English
thrift
“careful and frugal management of resources.”