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Dives

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Di·ves  (dvz)
n.
A man of great wealth.
[Middle English, from Latin dves, wealthy; see dyeu- in Indo-European roots.]
Dives [ˈdaɪviːz]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a rich man in the parable in Luke 16:19-31
2. a very rich man
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If he and his team chanced to be in the rear he preserved a demeanor of serenity, crossing his legs and bursting forth into yells when foot passengers took dangerous dives beneath the noses of his champing horses.
Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Crane, Stephen View in context
This is that quick-sighted penetration whose hawk's eyes no symptom of evil can escape; which observes not only upon the actions, but upon the words and looks, of men; and, as it proceeds from the heart of the observer, so it dives into the heart of the observed, and there espies evil, as it were, in the first embryo; nay, sometimes before it can be said to be conceived.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
When it is brown, he dives again and produces butter, with which he completes his work.
Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles View in context
 
 
 
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