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lucre Definition

lu·cre (lo̵̅o̅′kər)

noun

riches; money: now chiefly in a humorously derogatory sense, as in filthy lucre (cf. 1 Tim. 3:3)

Etymology: ME < L lucrum, gain, riches < IE base *lāu-, to capture > Sans lṓtram, booty, OE lean, OHG lon, reward

lucre Synonyms

lucre

n.

gain, spoils, profit; see wealth 2.

lucre Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

filthy: In the end neither Tom or Cheryl got their hands on the filthy lucre.

Browse dictionary entries near lucre

  1. ‹ lucrative
  2. ‹ lucky dip
  3. ‹ lucky
  4. ‹ Lucknow
  5. ‹ luckless
  6. ‹ luckily
  7. ‹ luck
  8. ‹ Lucius
  9. ‹ Lucite
  10. ‹ Lucinda
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