Obs. rare. [f. prec. vb. Cf. ON. þrif thrift.] Thriving; profit: = THRIFT sb.1 1, 2.
1592. Wyrley, Armorie, Capitall de Buz, ii. Such one as seeks not after gainfull thriue, But firmely doth his thoughts to honor bind.
1604. Sc. Acts Jas. VI. (1816), IV. 263/2. The Sweitnes of the thrife, Peace, wealth, and felicitie.
