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Retrenchment was the word used in Jane Austen’s time to describe the act of cutting back financially. For example:
In “Persuasion”:
She consulted, and in a degree was influenced by her in marking out the scheme of retrenchment which was at last submitted to Sir Walter.
In “Mansfield Park”:
"Lady Bertram, I do not complain. I know I cannot live as I have done, but I must retrench where I can, and learn to be a better manager. I have been a liberal housekeeper enough, but I shall not be ashamed to practise economy now.”
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