treasure

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A large amount of money, gold, or jewels, especially when hidden or saved up.

   The pirates buried their treasure on a deserted island.

2. 2
   noun

   Something you value very highly, even if it isn't worth much money.

   The children came home with shells and other treasures from the beach.

3. 3
   verb

   To value something very highly and care about it deeply.

   I will treasure this ring forever.

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Simplified etymology

Treasure came into Middle English through Old French from Greek thēsauros, meaning “treasure,” “store,” or “storehouse,” which is also the source of thesaurus. Treasure trove comes from Anglo-Norman French tresor trové, literally “found treasure,” and originally denoted hidden valuables of unknown ownership that legally belonged to the Crown.

Inherited from Middle English tresour, from Old French tresor (“treasury”), from Latin thēsaurus (“treasure”), from Ancient Greek θησαυρός (thēsaurós, “treasure house”). Mostly displaced native Old English goldhord (See goldhoard) and Old English ġestrēon. Doublet of thesaurus.

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