Dictionary
hoard
Pronunciation: (hôrd, hōrd), [key]—
n.
a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.:
a vast hoard of silver.
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v.t.
to accumulate for preservation, future use, etc., in a hidden or carefully guarded place:
to hoard food during a shortage.
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v.i.
to accumulate money, food, or the like, in a hidden or carefully guarded place for preservation, future use, etc.
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