treasure-trove

[ trezh-er-trohv ]

/ ˈtrɛʒ ərˌtroʊv /

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noun

anything of the nature of treasure or a treasury that one finds: Mother's attic was a treasure-trove of memorabilia.

Law. any money, bullion, or the like, of unknown ownership, found hidden in the earth or any other place: in the absence of statutory provisions to the contrary it may be kept by the finder.

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Origin of treasure-trove

1300–50; Middle English <Anglo-French tresor trové found treasure. See treasure, trover

Words nearby treasure-trove

treasure hunt, Treasure Island, treasurer, Treasurer of the United States, Treasure State, treasure-trove, treasury, Treasury Bench, Treasury bill, Treasury bills, Treasury bond

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How to use treasure-trove in a sentence

Storage containers hold a treasure trove of mascara, lipstick, blush, and other makeup.
Inside A Finishing School for Transwomen|Sharon Adarlo|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Would a state with a keen understanding of the power of propaganda be so willing to just throw away such a trove of information?
No, North Korea Didn’t Hack Sony|Marc Rogers|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Just another golden treasure hidden somewhere in the great unknown, waiting to be discovered, plundered and protected.
House of the Witch: The Renegade Craft Brewers of Panama|Jeff Campagna|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But like all lost treasure in this part of the world, it's something that will either be found by the people, or by the pirates.
House of the Witch: The Renegade Craft Brewers of Panama|Jeff Campagna|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

There were rumors that Schmidt was motivated by buried treasure or another secret of the mountain, but they were never proven.
The Mole Man’s Tunnel to Nowhere|Nina Strochlic|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Better so," was the Senora's sole reply; and she fell again into still deeper, more perplexed thought about the hidden treasure.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
The life of a laborer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
My children, keep discipline in peace: for wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is there in them both?
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The treasure taken on board these vessels was afterwards conveyed to the bank of England in 20 wagons.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Once on the ground, I began to think we were in no immediate danger of getting our throats cut for the sake of the treasure.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair

British Dictionary definitions for treasure-trove

treasure-trove

noun (in Britain)

law valuable articles, such as coins, bullion, etc, found hidden in the earth or elsewhere and of unknown ownership. Such articles become the property of the Crown, which compensates the finder if the treasure is declared. In 1996 treasure was defined as any item over 300 years old and containing more than 5% precious metal

anything similarly discovered that is of value

Word Origin for treasure-trove

C16: from Anglo-French tresor trové treasure found, from Old French tresor treasure + trover to find

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