hoarder
|hoard-er|
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/ˈhɔːrdər/
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/ˈhɔːdə/
(hoard)
secret stockpile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hoarder' originates from the Old English word 'hordian,' where 'hord' meant 'treasure or stock.'
Historical Evolution
'hordian' transformed into the Middle English word 'horden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hoard.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to store or treasure something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who accumulates things and hides them away for future use.
The hoarder had stacks of newspapers dating back decades.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 07:32
