poor box

English - Turkish

Definition of poor box in English Turkish dictionary

sadaka kutusu

English - English

Definition of poor box in English English dictionary

A locked box with a slot for depositing coins into, usually placed in churches to accept donations for the needy

box for collecting alms, especially one in a church

A box, such as one to be found in a church, used for collecting alms

Related Terms

court poor box

System used informally in lower Irish courts, where a defendant can be directed to make a donation to charity in lieu of conviction

poorbox

A receptacle in which money given for the poor is placed

Turkish pronunciation

pûr bäks

Pronunciation

/ˈpo͝or ˈbäks/ /ˈpʊr ˈbɑːks/