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treasure trove

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treas⋅ure-trove

  [trezh-er-trohv]
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–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; ME < AF tresor trové found treasure. See treasure, trover
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Main Entry: treasure trove
Pronunciation: -'trOv
Function: noun
: treasure that anyone finds; specifically : gold or silver in the form of money, plate, or bullion that is found hidden and whose ownership is not known
NOTE: State law determines who is entitled to a treasure trove.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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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