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.
&fist; 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.
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.
&fist; 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.
