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   Parsimony , n. [L. parsimonia, parcimonia; cf. parcere to spare, parsus sparing: cf. F. parcimonie.] Closeness or sparingness in the expenditure of money; -- generally in a bad sense; excessive frugality; niggardliness.
   Bacon.
   
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   Awful parsimony presided generally at the table.
   Thackeray.
   
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   Syn. -- Economy; frugality; illiberality; covetousness; closeness; stinginess. See Economy.
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