And doth employ her economic art
And busy care, her household to preserve. Sir J. Davies. [ 1913 Webster ]
Just rich enough, with economic care,
To save a pittance. Harte. [ 1913 Webster ]
These matters economical and political. J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
There was no economical distress in England to prompt the enterprises of colonization. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Economic questions, such as money, usury, taxes, lands, and the employment of the people. H. C. Baird. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Economical is the usual form when meaning frugal, saving; economic is the form commonly used when meaning pertaining to the management of a household, or of public affairs. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With economy; with careful management; with prudence in expenditure. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr.