/trezh"euhr trohv'/ , n.
1. anything of the nature of treasure or a treasury that one finds: Mother's attic was a treasure-trove of memorabilia.
2. Law. any money, bullion, or the like, of unknown ownership, found hidden in the earth or any other place: in the absence of statutory provisions to the contrary it may be kept by the finder.
[ 1300-50; ME tresor trové found treasure. See TREASURE, TROVER ]