Latvian

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Etymology

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From mantīgs (rich, wealthy) +‎ -ums (with mantīgs from manta ((valuable) property) +‎ -īgs).

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Noun

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mantīgums m (1st declension)

  1. richness, wealth (the quality of one who is rich, who has many possessions, much property)
    Litkes kunga māja ar savu grezno iekārtojumu jau krietni sašķobījusi Ilgas priekšstatu par mantīgumuMr Litke's house with its luxurious organization has already well undermined Ilga's idea of richness

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