01 n. pl. That which makes one rich; an abundance of land, goods, money, or other property; wealth; opulence; affluence.
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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.
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That which appears rich, sumptuous, precious, or the like.“The riche of heaven's pavement, trodden gold.” — Milton.“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.