I. ˈhȯrd noun
Etymology: Middle English hord, from Old English; akin to Gothic huzd treasure, Old English hȳdan to hide
Date: before 12th century
: a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
II. verb
Date: before 12th century
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