word-hoard

noun

: a supply of words : vocabulary

Word History

Etymology

translation of Old English wordhord

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of word-hoard was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near word-hoard

Cite this Entry

“Word-hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word-hoard. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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