Meaning of richery | Babel Free

Definitions

1. High-quality, ostentatious items that attract attention.
   archaic, countable, uncommon, uncountable
2. Riches; an abundance of anything desirable.
   countable, rare, uncountable

Examples

“She dressed herself in richery, Most beauteous to behold; And as they walked along the street, She shined like⟳ glittering gold.”

“The crimson hangings of the magnificent bed and the superb furniture and tapestries, the richery of the polished woodcarvings all reflects the departed majesty of ‘The Last⟳ of the Knights.’”

“Better get⟳ back to the house or it'll weaken my position. Get⟳ her a little present⟳, a fashion magazine filled with richery.”

“She dressèd herself in richery attire, And so gaily where she did dress; She went a-walkin’ up and down the deck”

“Despite the richeries that can be dug out of Aphrodite’s myths, neither all of love⟳ nor all of therapy can be awarded to one god.”

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