Affluence
affluence (?), n. (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.
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