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Prodigal

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(1):

(n.) One who expends money extravagantly, viciously, or without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a waster; a spendthrift.

(2):

(a.) Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Prodigal'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/prodigal.html. 1828.
 
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