About The Word Riches
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Riches
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What's The Definition Of Riches?
[n] an abundance of material possessions and resources
Synonyms | Synonyms for Riches: wealth Related Terms | Find terms related to Riches: See Also | gold | hoarded wealth | material resource | treasure Riches In Webster's Dictionary \Rich"es\, n. pl. [OE. richesse, F. richesse, from riche
rich, of German origin. See {Rich},a.]
1. That which makes one rich; an abundance of land, goods,
money, or other property; wealth; opulence; affluence.
Riches do not consist in having more gold and
silver, but in having more in proportion, than our
neighbors. --Locke.
2. That which appears rich, sumptuous, precious, or the like.
The riche of heaven's pavement, trodden gold.
--Milton.
Note: Richesse, the older form of this word, was in the
singular number. The form riches, however, is plural in
appearance, and has now come to be used as a plural.
Against the richesses of this world shall they
have misease of poverty. --Chaucer.
In one hour so great riches is come to nought.
--Rev. xviii.
17.
And for that riches where is my deserving?
--Shak.
Syn: Wealth; opulence; affluence; wealthiness; richness;
plenty; abundance.
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