For example, a college that has an "old money" look?
2006-12-07 00:46:56 · 5 answers · asked by not 30 yet 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means generations of the same family where the money is passed down.
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2006-12-07 00:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that the person or entity has been wealthy for many generations. In your college example, it means that this college has had a large endowment and/or rich people attending for many, many years. This would mean that it's got 200 year old, beautiful buildings, ivy covered walls, classical amenities (big old fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, etc).
2006-12-07 00:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a term to describe the "wealthy" that have been wealthy for a period of time, rather than someone like an entrepreneur who made money quickly.....
2006-12-07 00:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by favrd1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old money refers to families who have been wealthy for several generations
2006-12-07 00:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by areed013076 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone: Old and Wrinkled
Something: Look of Affluence
(Not new found wealth, but wealth passed on from previous generation)
2006-12-07 00:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋