AFFLUENCES
Noun
affluences
plural of affluence
Source: Wiktionary
AFFLUENCE
Af"flu*ence, n. Etym: [F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr. affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to; ad + fluere to flow. See Flux.]
1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx. The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain. Wotton. There is an unusual affluence of strangers this year. Carlyle.
2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.; profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth. And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease. Coldsmith.
Syn.
– Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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