riches
    n 1: an abundance of material possessions and resources [syn:
         wealth, riches]

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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RICHES, n.

        A gift from Heaven signifying, "This is my beloved son, in
    whom I am well pleased."
                                                   John D. Rockefeller

        The reward of toil and virtue.
                                                           J.P. Morgan

        The sayings of many in the hands of one.
                                                           Eugene Debs

    To these excellent definitions the inspired lexicographer feels
that he can add nothing of value.