"of means" meaning in All languages combined

See of means on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} of means, {{en-prep phrase}} of means
  1. (of a person) Possessing significant wealth, especially as suggesting social standing. Synonyms: affluent, prosperous, wealthy, well off, well-to-do Derived forms: man of means, woman of means
    Sense id: en-of_means-en-prep_phrase-lCKN361s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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