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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"We don't have the riches of Rangers and Celtic," he said.
From BBC
“Why not? Madam Lucille could lead you to love again—to a life of happiness and riches. Why would you not trust her to reveal Life’s Wondrous Plan?”
From Literature
All of it adds up to such riches.
From Los Angeles Times
Christy plans to travel to the wilds of southern Utah, where, she has a hunch, the riches will be found.
Ran economic blockades and encouraged American companies to treat the region’s riches, and its workers, like a cookie jar.
From Los Angeles Times
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