treasure

Definitions


[ˈtrɛʒə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects
(e.g: the ransom was to be paid in diamonds and treasure)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French tresor, based on Greek thēsauros (see thesaurus)


[ˈtrɛʒə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- keep carefully (a valuable or valued item)
(e.g: my mother gave me the ring and I'll treasure it always)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French tresor, based on Greek thēsauros (see thesaurus)




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