rich
The origin and history of rich.
Etymology
From Old English rice ("powerful, wealthy"), reinforced later by the related Old French riche. Both trace back to a very old word meaning "king" or "ruler," which is also the source of the name Richard.
The origin and history of rich.
From Old English rice ("powerful, wealthy"), reinforced later by the related Old French riche. Both trace back to a very old word meaning "king" or "ruler," which is also the source of the name Richard.
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