Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PAR'-SI-MO'NI-OUS, a. [See Parsimony.]

Sparing in the use or expenditure of money; covetous; near; close. It differs from frugal, in implying more closeness or narrowness of mind, or an attachment to property somewhat excessive, or a disposition to spend less money than is necessary or honorable. Extraordinary funds for one campaign may spare us the expense of many years; whereas a long parsimonious war will drain us of more men and money. – Addison. [It is sometimes used in a good sense for frugal.]