riches
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of riches
1175–1225; Middle English, plural of Middle English riche wealth, power ( Old English rīce power, rule; cognate with German Reich realm); confused with Middle English richesse wealth < Old French, equivalent to riche wealthy (< Germanic; rich ) + -esse -ess
Example Sentences
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For nearly a decade, Stern had acted as a key conduit between the two, making connections for them both in the country he knew well, seen as a land of opportunity and potential riches – China.
From BBC
Those seeking artistic treasure in the Golden State will find riches aplenty at two fairs that opened yesterday in Los Angeles.
On the other hand, the toddler’s illness also threw an obstacle in Mrs. Kedzie’s path to spiritual glory, riches, or both.
From Literature
“I’ll give you all the riches in The Kingdom. Anything you want. Please don’t take my baby.”
From Literature
"The business is not doing as well in the once lucrative North American market and China is not lining its pockets with riches either," said Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell.
From Barron's
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