Wealthfare

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Welfare or other financial aid or assistance that benefits the rich or upper class.

    "I delivered your letter to Sir R. W. who directed me to give you his humble service & thanks for it, & to assure you that no friend you have is more concerned for your wealthfare, or more sincerely desires your health which he thinks of the most utmost importance both to himself & the publick"

Example

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"I delivered your letter to Sir R. W. who directed me to give you his humble service & thanks for it, & to assure you that no friend you have is more concerned for your wealthfare, or more sincerely desires your health which he thinks of the most utmost importance both to himself & the publick"

Etymology

Blend of wealth + welfare or wealth + fare. First use appears c. 1923. See cite below.

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