Associations to the word «Hoard»

Wiktionary

HOARD, noun. A hidden supply or fund.
HOARD, noun. (archaeology) A cache of valuable objects or artefacts; a trove.
HOARD, noun. Misspelling of horde.
HOARD, verb. To amass, usually for one's personal collection.

Dictionary definition

HOARD, noun. A secret store of valuables or money.
HOARD, verb. Save up as for future use.
HOARD, verb. Get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune".

Wise words

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