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Affluence

AF'FLUENCE, n. [L. affluentia, of ad and fluo, to flow. See Flow.] 1. Literally, a flowing to, or concourse. In this sense it is rarely used. It is sometimes written affluency. 2. Figuratively, abundance of ri...

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AF'FLUENCE, n. [L. affluentia, of ad and fluo, to flow. See Flow.]

1. Literally, a flowing to, or concourse. In this sense it is rarely used. It is sometimes written affluency.

2. Figuratively, abundance of riches; great plenty of worldly goods; wealth.

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