Category:Treasure-trove

Treas"ure-trove`, n. Etym: [treasure + of. trové, f. trouvé, p. p. of Of. trover to find, f. trouver. See trover.] (common law)

Defn: any money, bullion, or the like, found in the earth, or Otherwise hidden, the owner of which is not known. In england such Treasure belongs to the crown; whereas similar treasure found in the Sea, or upon the surface of the land, belongs to the finder if no Owner appears.