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poorbox

poorbox is the alternative form 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

Forms of poorbox

pluralpoorboxes

Questions about poorbox

What is poorbox the alternative form of?
Poorbox is the alternative form of poor box.

Words near poorbox in the dictionary

  1. Poorbeah
  2. Poorbeahs
  3. Poorbeas
  4. Poorbeea
  5. Poorbeeas
  6. poorbox
  7. poorboxes
  8. poorboy
  9. poorboys
  10. poore
  11. poored

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