Riche
/riʃ/noun
Having wealth or abundant resources.
Did you know?The Old French word 'riche' originally meant 'powerful' or 'might', connecting wealth with domination and influence in society.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reg-
“to rule or lead, suggesting power and authority.”
Latin
Latin
rex
“king, a title of sovereignty indicating wealth and influence.”
Old French
Old French
riche
“wealthy, powerful; indicative of both financial and social status.”
Middle English
Middle English
riche
“wealthy, opulent, establishing a direct link to social hierarchy.”
Modern English
English
rich
“possessing great wealth, but also carries connotations of power and dominance.”