schatkist

Definitions of schatkist
  1. noun
    a chest especially for storing valuables
    synonyms: thesaurus
  2. noun
    a chest filled with valuables
    synonyms: thesaurus
  3. noun
    a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely
    synonyms: rijkskas, rijksschatkist, staatskas, staatsruif, thesaurie
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    type of:
    bergplaats, bergruimte, bewaarplaats, depot, opbergplaats, opslag, opslagplaats, opslagruimte
    a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
  4. noun
    the funds of a government or institution or individual
    synonyms: rijkskas, rijksschatkist, staatskas, staatsruif
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    types:
    beurs, stipendium, studiebeurs, studietoelage, thesaurie
    the treasury of a public institution or religious order
    type of:
    staatspapier
    assets in the form of money
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