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Mammon was the name of one of the Heathen gods, who was supposed to preside over riches.It is here understood of riches themselves: gold and silver, or in general, money, and by a common figure of speech, of all that may be purchased by it, such as ease, honor, and sensual pleasure.
1771 text
4. Mammon was the name of one of the Heathen gods, who was supposed to preside over riches. It is here understood of riches themselves; gold and silver, or in general, money: and by a common figure of speech, of all that may be purchased thereby; such as ease, honour, and sensual pleasure.