1. (n.) Economical in the use of resources; not wasteful or lavish\; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time.

2. (n.) Obtained by, or appropriate to, economy; as, a frugal fortune.

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