riches
NounOpen English WordNet
Noun (1)
- an abundance of material possessions and resourcesSynonyms: wealthType of material resourceKinds treasure, gold
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Origin: OE. richesse, F. richesse, from riche rich, of German origin. See Rich,adjective
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.— John Locke
2. That which appears rich, sumptuous, precious, or the like.
The riche of heaven's pavement, trodden gold.— John Milton
☞ 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.— Geoffrey Chaucer
In one hour so great riches is come to nought.— Rev. xviii. 17.
And for that riches where is my deserving?— William Shakespeare
Synonyms: Wealth; opulence; affluence; wealthiness; richness; plenty; abundance.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54
The Devil's Dictionary
A gift from Heaven signifying, "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." John D. Rockefeller
The reward of toil and virtue. J.P. Morgan
The sayings of many in the hands of one. Eugene Debs
To these excellent definitions the inspired lexicographer feels that he can add nothing of value.