MAMMON


Meaning of MAMMON in English

— mammonish , adj.

/mam"euhn/ , n.

1. New Testament. riches or material wealth. Matt. 6:24; Luke 16:9,11,13.

2. ( often cap. ) a personification of riches as an evil spirit or deity.

[ 1350-1400; ME mam ( m ) onâs mamona riches ]

Syn. 1. possessions, money, gold.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .