- poor box
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a box, esp. in a church, into which contributions for the poor can be dropped.[1615-25]
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poor box — poor′ box n. cvb a box, esp. in a church, into which contributions for the poor can be dropped • Etymology: 1615–25 … From formal English to slang
poor box — n. a box, as in a church, for alms for the poor … English World dictionary
poor box — noun box for collecting alms, especially one in a church • Syn: ↑alms box, ↑mite box • Hypernyms: ↑box * * * noun Etymology: poor (II) : a box for alms for the poor; … Useful english dictionary
poor box — noun Date: 1621 a box (as in a church) for alms for the poor … New Collegiate Dictionary
poor box — noun historical a collection box, especially one in a church, for gifts of money to aid the poor … English new terms dictionary
poor box — /ˈpɔ bɒks/ (say paw boks) noun a box in which money may be placed for distribution to the poor …
poor box — noun A locked box with a slot for depositing coins into, usually placed in churches to accept donations for the needy … Wiktionary
poor-box — … Useful english dictionary
Box — Box, n.; pl. {Boxes} [As. box a small case or vessel with a cover; akin to OHG. buhsa box, G. b[ u]chse; fr. L. buxus boxwood, anything made of boxwood. See {Pyx}, and cf. {Box} a tree, {Bushel}.] 1. A receptacle or case of any firm material and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Box beam — Box Box, n.; pl. {Boxes} [As. box a small case or vessel with a cover; akin to OHG. buhsa box, G. b[ u]chse; fr. L. buxus boxwood, anything made of boxwood. See {Pyx}, and cf. {Box} a tree, {Bushel}.] 1. A receptacle or case of any firm material… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
