treasure-trove

[ trezh-er-trohv ]

noun

1. anything of the nature of treasure or a treasury that one finds:

   Mother's attic was a treasure-trove of memorabilia.

2. 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.

treasure-trove

noun

1. 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
2. anything similarly discovered that is of value

Word History and Origins

Origin of treasure-trove¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of treasure-trove¹

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

Example Sentences

It’s a treasure-trove of stories you might never have heard, or stories you’ve read but forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times

“A careful reading of Putin’s writings, interviews, and speeches offers analysts a treasure-trove of material, which can — if soberly assessed – reveal the many faces of Vladimir Putin, including those of a politician, intelligence officer, martial artist and diplomat,” Mr. Dekleva wrote.

From Washington Times

The endlessness in the title of his latest treasure-trove of wisdom speaks more to the countless possibilities and experiences in this plane, as living humans, rather than an afterlife.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams traded Jared Goff and a treasure-trove of draft picks to Detroit for Matthew Stafford, but that won’t be the only high-profile transaction at the game’s most important position.

From Los Angeles Times

He credits France’s “successful immigration policy” with its remarkable treasure-trove of talent.

From New York Times

Related Words

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