Meanings
nounrich man's disease (uncountable)
- datedderogatoryuncountableGout.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
Because it was caused by overindulgence in food and drink.
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rich man's disease. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rich%20man's%20disease
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“rich man's disease.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rich%20man's%20disease. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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