moneyed man

Example Sentences

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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)

Then, argued the moneyed man, he would not run away from her but that his wound was deep.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 by Various

The history of this society in the first months of its existence not only shows how Tommy became a moneyed man, but gives a glimpse into the character of those it benefited.

From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

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.

If I’d been a moneyed man wi’out compulsion to work, then I’d have been free to say ‘No,’ an’ no harm done.

From Children of the Mist by Phillpotts, Eden