Treas"ure-trove` (?), n. [Treasure +
OF. trové, F. trouvé, 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.
Treas"ure-trove` (?), n. [Treasure +
OF. trové, F. trouvé, 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.