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Riches \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.
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Riches do not consist in having more gold and
silver, but in having more in proportion, than our
neighbors. --Locke.
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2. That which appears rich, sumptuous, precious, or the like.
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The riche of heaven's pavement, trodden gold.
--Milton.
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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.
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Against the richesses of this world shall they
have misease of poverty. --Chaucer.
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In one hour so great riches is come to nought.
--Rev. xviii.
17.
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And for that riches where is my deserving?
--Shak.
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Syn: Wealth; opulence; affluence; wealthiness; richness;
plenty; abundance.
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