Definitions

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  • proper noun historical A male given name
  • proper noun specifically a king of Lydia, noted for his great wealth
  • proper noun figuratively a rich person

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
  • noun a very wealthy man

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek Κροῖσος (Kroisos)

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Examples

  • Croesus nōn semper mānsit rēx, _Croesus did not always remain king_.

    New Latin Grammar Charles E. Bennett

  • Trimalchio himself then favored us with an impersonation of a man blowing a trumpet, and when he had finished, he looked around for his minion, whom he called Croesus, a blear-eyed slave whose teeth were very disagreeably discolored.

    Satyricon 2007

  • Trimalchio himself then favored us with an impersonation of a man blowing a trumpet, and when he had finished, he looked around for his minion, whom he called Croesus, a blear-eyed slave whose teeth were very disagreeably discolored.

    The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio 20-66 Petronius Arbiter

  • Trimalchio himself then favored us with an impersonation of a man blowing a trumpet, and when he had finished, he looked around for his minion, whom he called Croesus, a blear-eyed slave whose teeth were very disagreeably discolored.

    The Satyricon — Complete 20-66 Petronius Arbiter

  • “There, Croesus, that is treasure number one; and now run through the rest, and count what sums I have in hand, in case I need them.”

    Cyropaedia 2007

  • All of Bushco, indicted, imprisoned, or nothing, will be rich beyond Croesus, which is what Bush and Cheney already are.

    Think Progress » Senior Administration Officials Could Be Charged With Criminal Conspiracy 2005

  • I feel I should point out here that my character "Croesus" is in no way based on anything I have seen on that messageboard/legal disclaimer.

    ana-ng Diary Entry ana-ng 2009

  • Most of the regulars seem pretty cool, but this one guy, who uses the name "Croesus," is my favorite.

    ana-ng Diary Entry ana-ng 2009

  • "Croesus" for your daughter, and the little tricks you played to bring that marriage about.

    Worldly Ways and Byways Eliot Gregory 1884

  • "The Croesus was a Mediterranean casino cruise so exclusive that even the rich and famous needed written invitations just to board.

    The Sinister Six Combo Castro, Adam Troy 2001

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