First Known Use: before 12th century
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1hoard
noun \ˈhȯrd\
: a large amount of something valuable that is kept hidden
Full Definition of HOARD
: a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
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Origin of HOARD
Middle English hord, from Old English; akin to Gothic huzd treasure, Old English hȳdan to hide
2hoard
verb
: to collect and hide a large amount of (something valuable)
Full Definition of HOARD
transitive verb
1
: to lay up a hoard of
2
: to keep (as one's thoughts) to oneself
intransitive verb
: to lay up a hoard
— hoard·er noun
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First Known Use of HOARD
before 12th century
HOARD Defined for Kids
1hoard
noun \ˈhȯrd\
Definition of HOARD for Kids
: a supply usually of something of value stored away or hidden
2hoard
verb
hoard·edhoard·ing
Definition of HOARD for Kids
: to gather and store away <Squirrels hoard nuts for winter.>
— hoard·er noun
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