entreasure

[ en-trezh-er ]

verb (used with object)

, en·treas·ured, en·treas·ur·ing.

1. to lay up in or as in a treasury.

Word History and Origins

Origin of entreasure¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; en- ¹ + treasure

Example Sentences

Entreasure, en-trezh′ūr, v.t. to lay up, as in a treasury.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps she is not fair, sweet-voiced; her eyes Not like the dove's; all this as well may be, As that she should entreasure up a secret In the peculiar closet of her breast, And grudge it to my ear.

From Project Gutenberg