barainn — meaning in English

English meaning

• parsimony noun Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
• thrift noun Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.

Senses

barainn is used for these senses in English:

• parsimony Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
• thrift (uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

parsimony — full definition

1. noun Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
2. noun The quality or characteristic of using the fewest resources or explanations to solve a problem.

thrift — full definition

1. noun Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.
2. noun A store that sells secondhand goods donated by the public, often to raise money for charity.
3. noun A low, cushion-forming coastal plant with pink flowers, also called sea pink.

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