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Dives

noun
Di·ves | \ˈdī-(ˌ)vēz \

Definition of Dives 

: a rich man

First Known Use of Dives

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Dives

Middle English, from Latin, rich, rich man; misunderstood as a proper name in Luke 16:19

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The first known use of Dives was in the 14th century

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