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Prodigal
Pronunciation : Prod"i*gal
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. prodigus, from prodigere to drive forth, to squander away; pro forward, forth + agere to drive; cf. F. prodigue. See Agent. ]
Definition : Defn: 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. In fighting fields [patriots] were prodigal of blood. Dryden.
Syn. -- Profuse; lavish; extravagant; squandering; wasteful. See Profuse.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Prod"i*gal
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: One who expends money extravagantly, viciously, or without necessity; one that is profuse or lavish in any expenditure; a waster; a spendthrift. "Noble prodigals of life." Trench.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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