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Hoard vs Horde - What's the difference?

hoard | horde |

As nouns the difference between hoard and horde

is that hoard is a hidden supply or fund while horde is a wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.

As a verb hoard

is to amass, usually for one's personal collection.

hoard

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A hidden supply or fund.
    • a hoard''' of provisions; a '''hoard of money
  • (archaeology) A cache of valuable objects or artefacts; a trove.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To amass, usually for one's personal collection.

    • See also

    * (Hoarding) * * horde

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    horde

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.
  • A large number of people.
    • We were beset by a horde of street vendors who thought we were tourists and would buy their cheap souvenirs.
  • * 1907 , Jack London, Before Adam , page Chapter IV
    • It is true, the more progressive members of our horde lived in the caves above the river.

    Derived terms

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    Usage notes

    * Sometimes confused with hoard.

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