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poor boxes

poor boxes is the plural of poor box.

Meaning of poor box

Noun

poor box (plural poor boxes)

  1. A locked box with a slot for depositing coins, usually placed in churches to accept donations for the needy.
    • Near-synonym: collection box
    Synonyms:
    collection box

Questions about poor boxes

What is poor boxes the plural of?
Poor boxes is the plural of poor box.

Words near poor boxes in the dictionary

  1. poor as a church mouse
  2. poor as a rat
  3. poor as Job
  4. poor as Job's turkey
  5. poor box
  6. poor boxes
  7. poor boy
  8. poor boys
  9. Poor Clare
  10. Poor Clares
  11. poor cod

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