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hord, n.n: hoard. (HORD / ˈhɔrd)

A hoard of gold and silver sword, shield and armour fittings, decorated with elaborate filigree and garnet inlays; most of the pieces are bent or warped.
Pieces from the Staffordshire Hoard; England (Kingdom of Mercia), 7th century; The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent Museums. [stokemuseums.org.uk]

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