rɪtʃ adj. 1 having
much wealth. 2 (often foll. by
in, with)
splendid,
costly,
elaborate (rich tapestries; rich
with lace). 3
valuable (rich offerings). 4
copious,
abundant,
ample (a rich
harvest; a rich supply of ideas). 5 (often foll. by in, with) (of soil or a
region etc.) abounding in
natural resources or
means of
production;
fertile (rich in nutrients; rich with vines). 6 (of
food or diet) containing much
fat or
spice etc. 7 (of
the mixture in an internal-combustion engine) containing a
high proportion of
fuel. 8 (of
colour or
sound or smell)
mellow and deep,
strong and full. 9 a (of an
incident or
assertion etc.)
highly amusing or
ludicrous;
outrageous. b (of humour)
earthy. øørichen v.intr. & tr. richness n. [OE
rice f. Gmc f. Celt., rel. to L
rex king: reinforced in ME f. OF riche rich,
powerful, of Gmc orig.]