Definition of treasure trove in English:

treasure trove

noun

mass nounEnglish Law

1(abolished in 1996) valuables of unknown ownership that are found hidden and declared the property of the Crown.
there's a chance that the coins could be treasure trove
Example sentencesExamples
- Last month a stunning 13th century gold stirrup ring, set with a sapphire, that he uncovered at a different site near the town, was declared treasure trove at an inquest at Chippenham Magistrates Court.
- If it is, it may be declared treasure trove and become the property of the Crown - but at least you'd be compensated.
- They are under no obligation to hand it to authorities because it contains no precious metals and is not considered treasure trove.
- A medieval gold ring found in a Wiltshire field was declared treasure trove at an inquest in Chippenham yesterday.
- I just take them to Colonel March, the coroner, tell him where I found them and he rules they're lost property, not treasure trove, and gives them back to me.
1. 1.1count noun A collection or store of valuable or delightful things.
  your book is a treasure trove of delights
  Example sentencesExamples
  I just found a treasure trove of books about this stuff that look really good.
  Agreement has at least been reached between Cuba and Washington for American experts to help to preserve a treasure trove of papers and photographs which have been stored in the damp basement of the white-walled villa.
  The painstaking effort, neatly tied with pink ribbon, with its affectionate dedication to her parents in red crayon on the cover, is preserved in the Royal Library, a treasure trove of books and manuscripts housed in Windsor Castle.
  This book is a treasure trove of chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie recipes.
  This book is a treasure trove of information, and it is strongly recommended that it should be read - and read again - by all interested in the Canadian Arctic in general and in its Native people.
  If diving for wrecks turns you on, Bermuda is a veritable treasure trove of maritime disaster, with a wreck collection including 16th century Spanish galleons, warships and a luxury transatlantic liner.
  Designed as a reference work, this book is a treasure trove for all those interested in the Bible.
  This book is intended as a treasure trove of useless information.
  This will be a treasure trove of resources for stalkers.
  The present book breaks new ground, unearthing a treasure trove of visual delights as well as a profusion of new information.
  The pub itself is a delightful treasure trove of eccentric bric-a-brac and antiques, which makes it an even more desirable destination.
  Americans, by and large, view nature as a treasure trove of useful resources waiting to be harnessed for productive ends.
  Recently, the Conan Doyle collection was on auction - a treasure trove of material from the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
  The book is a treasure trove of information about how some of the hottest public debates affected the day-to-day work of a government agency.
  Down the steps here into a treasure trove of stores selling gifts, leather goods, fun jewelry, men's and women's accessories, ties, belts and shoes.
  The book is a treasure trove of primary research on a wide spectrum of countries over a period covering two centuries.
  Add some 3,900 rare books and 580 manuscript collections and you have a veritable treasure trove of data and documents, a researcher's dream.
  This despite the fact that it is a treasure trove of intellectual property, rich with details on new products, impending deals, executive transitions, and other critical business information.
  But at one York pub, the lost property collection is a treasure trove of unusual items, including accessories for a false hand.
  The result of her research is a 44-page book and a linguistic treasure trove.
  Synonyms
  cache, stockpile, stock, store, collection, supply, reserve, reservoir, fund, accumulation, heap, pile, mass, aggregation, conglomeration, treasure house

Origin

Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French tresor trové, literally 'found treasure'.

Definition of treasure trove in US English:

treasure trove

nounˈtreZHər ˌtrōvˈtrɛʒər ˌtroʊv

English Law

1Valuables of unknown ownership that are found hidden, in some cases declared the property of the finder.
Example sentencesExamples
- If it is, it may be declared treasure trove and become the property of the Crown - but at least you'd be compensated.
- I just take them to Colonel March, the coroner, tell him where I found them and he rules they're lost property, not treasure trove, and gives them back to me.
- They are under no obligation to hand it to authorities because it contains no precious metals and is not considered treasure trove.
- Last month a stunning 13th century gold stirrup ring, set with a sapphire, that he uncovered at a different site near the town, was declared treasure trove at an inquest at Chippenham Magistrates Court.
- A medieval gold ring found in a Wiltshire field was declared treasure trove at an inquest in Chippenham yesterday.
1. 1.1 A hidden store of valuable or delightful things.
  your book is a treasure trove of unspeakable delights
  Example sentencesExamples
  The book is a treasure trove of information about how some of the hottest public debates affected the day-to-day work of a government agency.
  This despite the fact that it is a treasure trove of intellectual property, rich with details on new products, impending deals, executive transitions, and other critical business information.
  This book is a treasure trove of information, and it is strongly recommended that it should be read - and read again - by all interested in the Canadian Arctic in general and in its Native people.
  If diving for wrecks turns you on, Bermuda is a veritable treasure trove of maritime disaster, with a wreck collection including 16th century Spanish galleons, warships and a luxury transatlantic liner.
  Recently, the Conan Doyle collection was on auction - a treasure trove of material from the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
  The present book breaks new ground, unearthing a treasure trove of visual delights as well as a profusion of new information.
  Designed as a reference work, this book is a treasure trove for all those interested in the Bible.
  The pub itself is a delightful treasure trove of eccentric bric-a-brac and antiques, which makes it an even more desirable destination.
  I just found a treasure trove of books about this stuff that look really good.
  This will be a treasure trove of resources for stalkers.
  The result of her research is a 44-page book and a linguistic treasure trove.
  The painstaking effort, neatly tied with pink ribbon, with its affectionate dedication to her parents in red crayon on the cover, is preserved in the Royal Library, a treasure trove of books and manuscripts housed in Windsor Castle.
  Americans, by and large, view nature as a treasure trove of useful resources waiting to be harnessed for productive ends.
  Down the steps here into a treasure trove of stores selling gifts, leather goods, fun jewelry, men's and women's accessories, ties, belts and shoes.
  Add some 3,900 rare books and 580 manuscript collections and you have a veritable treasure trove of data and documents, a researcher's dream.
  This book is a treasure trove of chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie recipes.
  Agreement has at least been reached between Cuba and Washington for American experts to help to preserve a treasure trove of papers and photographs which have been stored in the damp basement of the white-walled villa.
  This book is intended as a treasure trove of useless information.
  But at one York pub, the lost property collection is a treasure trove of unusual items, including accessories for a false hand.
  The book is a treasure trove of primary research on a wide spectrum of countries over a period covering two centuries.
  Synonyms
  cache, stockpile, stock, store, collection, supply, reserve, reservoir, fund, accumulation, heap, pile, mass, aggregation, conglomeration, treasure house

Origin

Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French tresor trové, literally ‘found treasure’.

单词	treasure trove
释义	Definition of treasure trove in English: treasure trove noun mass nounEnglish Law 1(abolished in 1996) valuables of unknown ownership that are found hidden and declared the property of the Crown. there's a chance that the coins could be treasure trove Example sentencesExamples Last month a stunning 13th century gold stirrup ring, set with a sapphire, that he uncovered at a different site near the town, was declared treasure trove at an inquest at Chippenham Magistrates Court. If it is, it may be declared treasure trove and become the property of the Crown - but at least you'd be compensated. They are under no obligation to hand it to authorities because it contains no precious metals and is not considered treasure trove. A medieval gold ring found in a Wiltshire field was declared treasure trove at an inquest in Chippenham yesterday. I just take them to Colonel March, the coroner, tell him where I found them and he rules they're lost property, not treasure trove, and gives them back to me. 1.1count noun A collection or store of valuable or delightful things. your book is a treasure trove of delights Example sentencesExamples I just found a treasure trove of books about this stuff that look really good. Agreement has at least been reached between Cuba and Washington for American experts to help to preserve a treasure trove of papers and photographs which have been stored in the damp basement of the white-walled villa. The painstaking effort, neatly tied with pink ribbon, with its affectionate dedication to her parents in red crayon on the cover, is preserved in the Royal Library, a treasure trove of books and manuscripts housed in Windsor Castle. This book is a treasure trove of chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie recipes. This book is a treasure trove of information, and it is strongly recommended that it should be read - and read again - by all interested in the Canadian Arctic in general and in its Native people. If diving for wrecks turns you on, Bermuda is a veritable treasure trove of maritime disaster, with a wreck collection including 16th century Spanish galleons, warships and a luxury transatlantic liner. Designed as a reference work, this book is a treasure trove for all those interested in the Bible. This book is intended as a treasure trove of useless information. This will be a treasure trove of resources for stalkers. The present book breaks new ground, unearthing a treasure trove of visual delights as well as a profusion of new information. The pub itself is a delightful treasure trove of eccentric bric-a-brac and antiques, which makes it an even more desirable destination. Americans, by and large, view nature as a treasure trove of useful resources waiting to be harnessed for productive ends. Recently, the Conan Doyle collection was on auction - a treasure trove of material from the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The book is a treasure trove of information about how some of the hottest public debates affected the day-to-day work of a government agency. Down the steps here into a treasure trove of stores selling gifts, leather goods, fun jewelry, men's and women's accessories, ties, belts and shoes. The book is a treasure trove of primary research on a wide spectrum of countries over a period covering two centuries. Add some 3,900 rare books and 580 manuscript collections and you have a veritable treasure trove of data and documents, a researcher's dream. This despite the fact that it is a treasure trove of intellectual property, rich with details on new products, impending deals, executive transitions, and other critical business information. But at one York pub, the lost property collection is a treasure trove of unusual items, including accessories for a false hand. The result of her research is a 44-page book and a linguistic treasure trove. Synonyms cache, stockpile, stock, store, collection, supply, reserve, reservoir, fund, accumulation, heap, pile, mass, aggregation, conglomeration, treasure house Origin Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French tresor trové, literally 'found treasure'. Definition of treasure trove in US English: treasure trove nounˈtreZHər ˌtrōvˈtrɛʒər ˌtroʊv English Law 1Valuables of unknown ownership that are found hidden, in some cases declared the property of the finder. Example sentencesExamples If it is, it may be declared treasure trove and become the property of the Crown - but at least you'd be compensated. I just take them to Colonel March, the coroner, tell him where I found them and he rules they're lost property, not treasure trove, and gives them back to me. They are under no obligation to hand it to authorities because it contains no precious metals and is not considered treasure trove. Last month a stunning 13th century gold stirrup ring, set with a sapphire, that he uncovered at a different site near the town, was declared treasure trove at an inquest at Chippenham Magistrates Court. A medieval gold ring found in a Wiltshire field was declared treasure trove at an inquest in Chippenham yesterday. 1.1 A hidden store of valuable or delightful things. your book is a treasure trove of unspeakable delights Example sentencesExamples The book is a treasure trove of information about how some of the hottest public debates affected the day-to-day work of a government agency. This despite the fact that it is a treasure trove of intellectual property, rich with details on new products, impending deals, executive transitions, and other critical business information. This book is a treasure trove of information, and it is strongly recommended that it should be read - and read again - by all interested in the Canadian Arctic in general and in its Native people. If diving for wrecks turns you on, Bermuda is a veritable treasure trove of maritime disaster, with a wreck collection including 16th century Spanish galleons, warships and a luxury transatlantic liner. Recently, the Conan Doyle collection was on auction - a treasure trove of material from the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The present book breaks new ground, unearthing a treasure trove of visual delights as well as a profusion of new information. Designed as a reference work, this book is a treasure trove for all those interested in the Bible. The pub itself is a delightful treasure trove of eccentric bric-a-brac and antiques, which makes it an even more desirable destination. I just found a treasure trove of books about this stuff that look really good. This will be a treasure trove of resources for stalkers. The result of her research is a 44-page book and a linguistic treasure trove. The painstaking effort, neatly tied with pink ribbon, with its affectionate dedication to her parents in red crayon on the cover, is preserved in the Royal Library, a treasure trove of books and manuscripts housed in Windsor Castle. Americans, by and large, view nature as a treasure trove of useful resources waiting to be harnessed for productive ends. Down the steps here into a treasure trove of stores selling gifts, leather goods, fun jewelry, men's and women's accessories, ties, belts and shoes. Add some 3,900 rare books and 580 manuscript collections and you have a veritable treasure trove of data and documents, a researcher's dream. This book is a treasure trove of chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie recipes. Agreement has at least been reached between Cuba and Washington for American experts to help to preserve a treasure trove of papers and photographs which have been stored in the damp basement of the white-walled villa. This book is intended as a treasure trove of useless information. But at one York pub, the lost property collection is a treasure trove of unusual items, including accessories for a false hand. The book is a treasure trove of primary research on a wide spectrum of countries over a period covering two centuries. Synonyms cache, stockpile, stock, store, collection, supply, reserve, reservoir, fund, accumulation, heap, pile, mass, aggregation, conglomeration, treasure house Origin Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French tresor trové, literally ‘found treasure’.
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