pelf

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noun

Money or wealth, especially when acquired in a dishonorable manner.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œIt is not as if the sheikh is short of pelf. He paid $400 million-odd for the Ingham family’s famed Australian racing and breeding operation.” Craig Young; Sheikh’s Newest Young Star May Be Headed for Bigger Things; Sydney Morning Herald (Australia); Feb 28, 2011.
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