poor box

See also: poorbox

English

Noun

poor box (plural poor boxes)

A locked box with a slot for depositing coins into, usually placed in churches to accept donations for the needy.

See also

court poor box

Translations

box for donations for the needy

Esperanto: almozkesto, almozkolektujo

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