"The etymology of the word hoard," said the dragon, "has not changed much. It has long referred to a secret and well-guarded collection of coins or valuables - but it may also refer to anything a dragon chooses to hoard. The nearby goblin village treats me like a god and makes offerings to me, so I have extended my protection to them. Therefore, you can say that I hoard my horde hoard."

"So they debase themselves for you?"

"No. My horde hoard," said the dragon, "has never whored."