## Etymology
From Middle English richesse (originally singular), from Old French richesse ('wealth'), from riche ('rich'), of Germanic origin; the final -s was later reanalyzed as an English plural.

## AI Etymology
Riches comes from Middle English richesse (originally singular), from Old French richesse ('wealth'), from riche ('rich'), of Germanic origin; the final -s was later reanalyzed as an English plural. The historical trail runs through Old French richesse and Proto-Germanic *rīkijaz. The later sense follows a semantic development already present in the word's history. In modern use it means abundant wealth or valuable possessions. Related forms include rich, richness, richly, enrich, richdom.

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- Money & Finance

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