Croesus

['kri:səs]

Definition

(noun.) a very wealthy man.

(noun.) last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC).

Typist: Terrence--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A king of Lydia who flourished in the 6th century b. c., and was renowned for his vast wealth; hence, a common appellation for a very rich man; as, he is a veritable Croesus.

Checker: Mandy