Definition of "fortune-hunting" [fortune-hunting]

• The seeking of a fortune by marriage. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "This true story of a mid-18th century English heiress duped into a marriage with an abusive, masochistic, fortune-hunting monster is jaw-droppingly fascinating."
• "Asked whether she herself attracted envy from fortune-hunting ladies—Grandy Jersey was one of the richest men in England—Virginia sounds surprised."
• "Mike encounters Sally, who has tired of the fortune-hunting prince and of being a press target."