pelf

[Audiendus]

Pelf (noun)

Wealth, money, riches, especially when acquired dishonestly or regarded with scorn; filthy lucre.

[From Old French pelfre, booty.]

"Times are hard for most of us, but the bankers continue to collect their pelf."

"The gangster flaunted his pelf in the presence of police officers."

[Slava]

Great word, let's hope it gets taken up in the future. It ranks right up there with gelt.

Can one use and elf to pilfer pelf?

[Perry Lassiter]

No elf. Get the pelf yourself.