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   Riches , n. pl. [OE. richesse, F. richesse, from riche rich, of German origin. See Rich,a.]
    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.
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   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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   ☞ 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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