— hoarder , n.
/hawrd, hohrd/ , n.
1. a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.
v.t.
2. to accumulate for preservation, future use, etc., in a hidden or carefully guarded place: to hoard food during a shortage.
v.i.
3. to accumulate money, food, or the like, in a hidden or carefully guarded place for preservation, future use, etc.
[ bef. 900; ME hord ( e ), OE hord; c. ON hodd, OHG hort, Goth huzd treasure; see HIDE 1 , HIDE 2 ]
Syn. 1. stockpile, reserve, cache, store, stock.