About The Word Treasure-trove
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Treasure-trove
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What's The Definition Of Treasure-trove?
[n] any collection of valuables that is discovered; "her book was a treasure trove of new ideas" or"mother's attic was a treasure trove when we were looking for antiques"
[n] treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) Synonyms | Synonyms for Treasure-trove: trove Related Terms | Find terms related to Treasure-trove: See Also | accumulation | aggregation | assemblage | collection | hoarded wealth | treasure Treasure-trove In Webster's Dictionary \Treas"ure-trove`\, n. [Treasure + OF. trov['e],
F. trouv['e], p. p. of OF. trover to find, F. trouver. See
{Trover}.] (Common Law)
Any money, bullion, or the like, found in the earth, or
otherwise hidden, the owner of which is not known. In England
such treasure belongs to the crown; whereas similar treasure
found in the sea, or upon the surface of the land, belongs to
the finder if no owner appears.
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