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Definition of "poorbox" []

  • Alternative form of poor box. (noun)

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Use "poorbox" in a sentence
  • "No, way, José: the object here is to name, shame and punish, not let them off with a pound out of the poorbox."
  • "Young people preparing for confirmation might also be encouraged to deposit change they would otherwise spend on fripperies into a makeshift poorbox."
  • "I have stolen from the poorbox, I've begged the city streets"