Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
HOARD
I. noun
Etymology: Middle English hord, from Old English; akin to Gothic huzd treasure, Old English hȳdan to hide Date: before 12th century a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away,
II. verb Date: before 12th century transitive verb to lay up a hoard of, to keep (as one's thoughts) to oneself, intransitive verb to lay up a hoard, hoarder noun