First Known Use: 1621
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Croesus
noun Croe·sus \ˈkrē-səs\
Definition of CROESUS
: a very rich man
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Origin of CROESUS
Croesus, king of Lydia, famed for his wealth
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- Synonyms
- capitalist, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stocking
Croesus
biographical name Croe·sus \ˈkrē-səs\
Definition of CROESUS
d ca 546 b.c. king of Lydia (ca 560–546)
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