treasure trove

[trezh-er-trohv]

treas·ure-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.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Anglo-French tresor trové found treasure. See treasure, trover
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Treasure trove is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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treasure trove

in law, coin, bullion, gold, or silver articles, found hidden in the earth, for which no owner can be discovered

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