Af"flu*ence (&?;), n.
[F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr. affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to;
ad + fluere to flow. See Flux.]
1. A flowing to
or towards; a concourse; an influx.
The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain.
Wotton.
There
is an unusual affluence
of strangers this year.
Carlyle.
2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.; profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth.
And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease.
Coldsmith.
Syn. -- Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence.
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