Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trover

noun

ˈtrō-vər

Definition

A finder of lost property.

Examples

The trover found a beautiful ring on the beach and decided to try to return it to its owner.
In many cases, the trover is allowed to keep the item if they cannot find its rightful owner.

Meaning

The term ‘trover’ refers to someone who discovers or recovers lost items or property that do not belong to them but have been misplaced or abandoned by others.