2. That which appears rich, sumptuous, precious, or the like. The riche of heaven's pavement, trodden gold. Milton.
Note: 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. 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.
Syn. — Wealth; opulence; affluence; wealthiness; richness; plenty; abundance.
RICHESSE
Rich"esse, n. Etym: [F. See Riches.]
Defn: Wealth; riches. See the Note under Riches. [Obs.]
Some man desireth for to have richesse. Chaucer.
The richesse of all heavenly grace. Spenser.
RICHLY
Rich"ly, adv.
Defn: In a rich manner.
RICHNESS
Rich"ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being rich (in any sense of the adjective).
RICHWEED
Rich"weed`, n. (Bot.)