corban

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English - English
{n} a gift, alms, almsbasket, box, sacrifice
an offering in fulfillment of a vow
An offering of any kind, devoted to God and therefore not to be appropriated to any other use; esp
{i} (from Hebrew) offering, sacrifice (was popular amongt the ancient Hebrews at the Temple in Jerusalem)
An alms basket; a vessel to receive gifts of charity; a treasury of the church, where offerings are deposited