treasure-trove
Americannoun
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anything of the nature of treasure or a treasury that one finds.
Mother's attic was a treasure-trove of memorabilia.
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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.
noun
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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
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anything similarly discovered that is of value
Etymology
Origin of treasure-trove
1300–50; Middle English < Anglo-French tresor trové found treasure. See treasure, trover
Example Sentences
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Maturity demands that we set out to “rediscover the values of our culture—veiled from us by our ignorance, hidden in the dusty treasure-trove of the past—rescue them, and integrate them into our own lives.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2018
But, the finding of this lost Subbuteo treasure-trove has more significance to Brian, for a personal reason that suggests he won't be parting with it for money.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2018
Wild potatoes, many of which are inedible, carry a treasure-trove of genetic diversity for potentially useful traits to develop new varieties of potatoes, Bamberg said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2017
So the Russians get a treasure-trove of CIA data.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2015
They were very magpies, too, in the snapping up of treasure-trove.
From White Fire by Oxenham, John
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