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hoarding, hoard
1. A rough and temporary wall or fence, usually at a construction site.
2. A covered wooden gallery projecting from the top of the wall of a medieval fortress to shelter the defenders and to increase facilities for defense.
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The children had discovered the glittering hoard, and when in a mischievous mood used to fling showers of moidores, diamonds, pearls and pieces of eight to the gulls, who pounced upon them for food, and then flew away, raging at the scurvy trick that had been played upon them.
The Adventures of Peter Pan by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
No; I must have patience and gather a hoard of my own.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Bronte, Anne View in context
What had become of the dazzling hoard of royal jewels exhibited at every close of day?
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