Wealth \Wealth\, n. [OE. welthe, from wele; cf. D. weelde
luxury. See Weal prosperity.]
1. Weal; welfare; prosperity; good. [Obs.]
``Let no man seek
his own, but every man another's wealth.'' --1 Cor. x. 24.
2. Large possessions; a comparative abundance of things which
are objects of human desire; esp., abundance of worldly
estate; affluence; opulence; riches.
I have little wealth to lose. --Shak.
Each day new wealth, without their care, provides.
--Dryden.
Wealth comprises all articles of value and nothing
else. --F. A.
Walker.
Active wealth. See under Active.
Syn: Riches; affluence; opulence; abundance.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |