treasury

nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi//
United States//ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i//

A place where treasure is stored safely.

noun

1
A place where treasure is stored safely.
2
A place where state or royal money and valuables are stored.
3
A collection of artistic or literary works.
4
obsoleteA treasure.
Now since he hath the grace, thus gracelesse be His neighbors sweare he'le swell with treasurie.
5
Variant of treasury departmentEllipsis of treasury department.
6
Variant of treasury bondEllipsis of treasury bond.
7
Variant of digital-asset treasury companyEllipsis of digital-asset treasury company.

Etymology

From Middle English tresorie, from Old French tresorie, from tresor (“treasure”), from Latin thēsaurus (“treasure”), from Ancient Greek θησαυρός (thēsaurós, “treasure house”). Displaced native Old English māþmhūs.

Forms

plural: treasuries

treasure · A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock…Treasure · A surname.treasurer · The government official in charge of the Treasury.

treasury · A place where treasure is stored safely.

Treasury · Any specific instance of a government department responsible…treat · To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).Treat · A surname.

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