untreasure

untreasure
\\“+\ transitive verb
Etymology: un- (II) + treasure
1. : to rob or deprive of a treasure

found the bed untreasured of their mistress — Shakespeare

2. : to bring forth (something precious) : exhibit

untreasured … the stores of his memory — John Mitford


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  • Untreasure — Un*treas ure, v. t. [1st pref. un + treasure.] To bring forth or give up, as things previously treasured. The quaintness with which he untreasured, as by rote, the stores of his memory. J. Mitford. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • untreasure — un·treasure …   English syllables

  • Untreasured — Un*treas ured, a. 1. [Properly p. p. of untreasure.] Deprived of treasure. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. [Pref. un not + treasured.] Not treasured; not kept as treasure. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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