moneyed man
Example Sentences
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Shaw, Charles, commonly known as "Charley" Shaw, was a large manufacturing merchant, and held high position as a moneyed man for many years down to his death.
From Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically by Harman, Thomas T.
The moneyed man was honoured—eyes were gravely fixed on him, and respectful whispers went about.
From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
Eli Machin, the engineman, the oldest employee on the works, a moneyed man and the pattern of reliability, allowed a vague smile to flit across his face at this remark.
From Anna of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold
Don Ignaçio Sanchez was likewise a moneyed man, and came provided with a long pouch of solid gold, which he made into little piles before him of the exact size of those of the captain.
From Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life by Wise, H. A. (Henry Augustus)
And she is not always over-careful to add, And may I fall in love with that moneyed man!
From Hints for Lovers by Haultain, T. Arnold (Theodore Arnold)
