Etymology

ring-hoard

Today it means: A large hoard of treasure. Full definition →

Old English bēah hord
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  1. Old English · calque ofbēah hord
  2. English todayring-hoard

Literary calque of Old English bēah hord, from bēah (“ring”) + hord (“hoard”).

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