treasure-trove
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.
Origin of treasure-trove
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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.
After Blumenfeld died his family feuded over his treasure trove of pictures and negatives.
Vogue Photographer Erwin Blumenfeld: Secrets of a Fashion Legend | Tim Teeman | September 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn Wednesday the Library of Congress released its treasure trove of Harding love letters.
Imagine the treasure trove of biting one-liners Maggie Smith would deliver about a relative dating a black man.
‘Downton Abbey’ Finale Review: The Depressing Demise of a Once-Great Show | Kevin Fallon | February 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo he had a treasure trove that he could only spend a bit at a time and hope not to get caught.
The Man Who Hoarded Art for the Nazis | Christopher Dickey, Nadette De Visser | November 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
I presented my trophy and treasure-trove to the fairy-like Miss Wee-wee.
Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. | F. AnsteyThe Chinese have slumbered for five thousand years above a treasure trove of oil, coal and iron.
The Iron Puddler | James J. DavisIt's lucky I knew the laws of treasure trove or I'd 'ave been shoutin' there and then.
Twelve Stories and a Dream | H. G. WellsFrom your eyes I realize that it is treasure-trove and yet to me it is meaningless.
Destiny | Charles Neville BuckI'm afraid you will find nothing more than straw or shavings in your treasure-trove, Russ.
Six Little Bunkers at Cousin Tom's | Laura Lee Hope
British Dictionary definitions for treasure-trove
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
Origin of treasure-trove
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