Abundant wealth, valuable possessions, or an abundance of desirable qualities or experiences.
From Old French 'richesse' meaning wealth, from 'riche' (rich) ultimately from Germanic 'rikaz' (powerful, wealthy). The plural form became standard in English, treating wealth as multiple valuable things.
The plural nature of this word reflects an ancient understanding that true wealth consists of many different valuable things rather than a single asset. Literature often contrasts material riches with spiritual riches, showing how the concept extends beyond money to encompass all forms of abundance.
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