old money

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Noun old money has 1 sense

silver spoon, old money - the inherited wealth of established upper-class families; "he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth"; "she is the daughter of old money from Massachusetts"
--₁ is a kind of inherited wealth

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Old Money

Description:

Old Money refers to the inherited wealth or prestigious status that has been passed down through generations in a family or a social group.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

The Jenkins family has been in possession of old money for over a century.
She exuded an air of sophistication and affluence that can only come from being born into old money.
Old money often brings along certain expectations and responsibilities.

Adjective:

The old money families of the town were known for their lavish parties and exquisite taste.
His old money upbringing shaped him into a refined and cultured individual.
She preferred the company of old money society to the nouveau riche.

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