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 Riches \Rich"es\, n. pl. [OE. richesse, F. richesse, from riche
   rich, of German origin. See {Rich},a.]
   1. 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.                            --Locke.
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   2. 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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   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.
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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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