pelf
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9.9
- noun
- /pɛlf/
- Archaic
:
dinero
- Although he amassed a fortune, much of it was considered pelf due to the unethical deals he made.
Examples
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He was ashamed to admit that he had gained his wealth through dubious means, as many viewed his success as mere pelf.
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Pelf's days as a Met are numbered.
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Look at last year... anyone had Pelf going down with season-ending surgery early on?
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So interesting to have desire expressed in terms of 'pelf'—coinage, accrual.
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The politician was criticized for prioritizing pelf over the community's needs, showing a lack of integrity.
Synonyms
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4.4
Things stolen from shops during chaos
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9.9
Money gained in a dishonest or unfair way
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9.8
Money that people get by dishonest or wrong actions
Money gained in a dishonest or illegal way
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Etymology
Pelf comes from an old French word pelfre meaning 'booty' or 'loot'. That's why pelf now means money or wealth that is seen as 'shameful' or 'gained in a dishonorable way'.