Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Richesse · Rich·esse · IPA 01 n. Wealth; riches. See the Note under Riches. 1. Wealth; riches. See the Note under Riches.[Obs.] See: Riches “Some man desireth for to have richesse.” — Chaucer. “The richesse of all heavenly grace.” — Spenser.