richlingn.

Brit.

/ˈrɪtʃlɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈrɪtʃlɪŋ/

Forms: see rich adj., n., and adv. and -ling suffix¹.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: rich adj., -ling suffix¹.

Etymology: < rich adj. + -ling suffix¹.In later use apparently showing a re-formation. In the work cited in quot. 1885 the translator notes ‘I know not whether there is such a word, but there ought to be’.

A rich person (usually with derogatory implication or diminutive force).

ΘΚΠ

the mind > possession > wealth > [noun] > rich or wealthy person

rich manOE

richOE

Divesc1386

richlingc1445

stuffed manc1460

cob1548

wealthling1581

tercel-gentle1597

good liver1602

goldfinch1603

fill-sack1641

dorado1643

wealth-monger1654

a man, etc. of fortune1732

nabob1760

nawab1826

rico1844

abounder1876

high roller1876

fat cat1928

richie1954

wealth-holder1957

jet-setter1959

c1445 Inscription on Window, Yarnton Church, Oxfordshire [Motto accompanying an image of a hen in fine clothes] Greete, richlyng, greete.

1660 G. Mackenzie Aretina ii. 86 When these abject richlings, or richlesse Gentlemen had once come by them, they behoved to make vanity and luxury to bear up the train of these useless honours.

1667 O. Heywood Heart-treasure viii. 72 Oh, how much better is a poor soul than such a self-deluding Richling! that thinks he is something, yet he is nothing.

1885 tr. H. de Balzac in Temple Bar Nov. 336 I should very much like to see one of those richlings [Fr. l'un de ces riches] who complain that I charge too much for my operations..turned adrift in Paris, without a penny in his pocket.

1895 A. Kinney Eucalyptus 79 It seems both attractive and fatal to bees, like a Parisian Phryne to an uncharactered richling.

1915 F. Tilden That Night iv. 85 There's an idle richling over there in that green cage being perambulated around by a Swiss governess.

2003 Eve Aug. 84/1 Even the most conservative estimates..would still make her the richest richling in the world.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	richling
释义	richlingn. Brit. /ˈrɪtʃlɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈrɪtʃlɪŋ/ Forms: see rich adj., n., and adv. and -ling suffix¹. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: rich adj., -ling suffix¹. Etymology: < rich adj. + -ling suffix¹.In later use apparently showing a re-formation. In the work cited in quot. 1885 the translator notes ‘I know not whether there is such a word, but there ought to be’. A rich person (usually with derogatory implication or diminutive force). ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > wealth > [noun] > rich or wealthy person rich manOE richOE Divesc1386 richlingc1445 stuffed manc1460 cob1548 wealthling1581 tercel-gentle1597 good liver1602 goldfinch1603 fill-sack1641 dorado1643 wealth-monger1654 a man, etc. of fortune1732 nabob1760 nawab1826 rico1844 abounder1876 high roller1876 fat cat1928 richie1954 wealth-holder1957 jet-setter1959 c1445 Inscription on Window, Yarnton Church, Oxfordshire [Motto accompanying an image of a hen in fine clothes] Greete, richlyng, greete. 1660 G. Mackenzie Aretina ii. 86 When these abject richlings, or richlesse Gentlemen had once come by them, they behoved to make vanity and luxury to bear up the train of these useless honours. 1667 O. Heywood Heart-treasure viii. 72 Oh, how much better is a poor soul than such a self-deluding Richling! that thinks he is something, yet he is nothing. 1885 tr. H. de Balzac in Temple Bar Nov. 336 I should very much like to see one of those richlings [Fr. l'un de ces riches] who complain that I charge too much for my operations..turned adrift in Paris, without a penny in his pocket. 1895 A. Kinney Eucalyptus 79 It seems both attractive and fatal to bees, like a Parisian Phryne to an uncharactered richling. 1915 F. Tilden That Night iv. 85 There's an idle richling over there in that green cage being perambulated around by a Swiss governess. 2003 Eve Aug. 84/1 Even the most conservative estimates..would still make her the richest richling in the world. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.c1445
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