First Known Use: 14th century
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treasury
noun trea·sury \ˈtre-zh(ə-)rē, ˈtrā-\
: the place where the money of a government, club, etc., is kept; also : the money itself
: a place in a church, castle, palace, etc., where money and valuable objects are kept
: a group of valuable things that are related in some way
plural trea·sur·ies
Full Definition of TREASURY
1
a : a place in which stores of wealth are kept b : the place of deposit and disbursement of collected funds; especially : one where public revenues are deposited, kept, and disbursed c : funds kept in such a depository
2
obsolete : treasure
3
capitalized a : a governmental department in charge of finances and especially the collection, management, and expenditure of public revenues b : the building in which the business of such a governmental department is transacted
4
capitalized : a government security (as a note or bill) issued by the Treasury
5
: a repository for treasures <a treasury of poems>
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Origin of TREASURY
Middle English tresorie, from Anglo-French, from tresor treasure
TREASURY Defined for Kids
treasury
noun trea·sury \ˈtre-zhə-rē\
plural trea·sur·ies
Definition of TREASURY for Kids
1
: a place in which money and valuable objects are kept
2
: a place where money collected is kept and paid out
3
cap : a government department in charge of finances
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