treasure-trove

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Treasure-trove \Treas"ure-trove`\, n. [Treasure + OF. trov['e],
   F. trouv['e], p. p. of OF. trover to find, F. trouver. See
   {Trover}.] (Common Law)
   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.
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