About The Word Treasure-trove

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Treasure-trove

Treasure-trove Meaning & Definition
Treasure-trove Definition And Meaning

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

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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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