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- Middle English · inherited fromþreftely
- English todaythriftly
From Middle English þreftely, þryftelich, þriftliche, equivalent to thrift + -ly.
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thriftly
Today it means: In a thrift, efficient, or thriving manner; suitably; vigorously Full definition →
Middle English þreftely