Rich
/rɪtʃ/noun
Having abundant possessions or resources; wealthy.
Did you know?The word 'rich' is linked to the Old English for 'powerful' or 'strong', hinting at the ancient belief that wealth equated to influence and might.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*rēkʷ-
“To rise, to be powerful.”
Old English
Old English
rīce
“Powerful, strong, wealthy.”
Old High German
OHG
rīhhi
“Rich, powerful.”
Middle English
Middle English
riche
“Wealthy, abundant.”
Modern English
English
rich
“Possessing wealth or resources.”