strongbox

[strawng-boks, strong-]

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noun

a strongly made, lockable box or chest for safeguarding valuable possessions, as money, jewels, or documents.

Origin of strongbox

First recorded in 1675–85; strong + box¹

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Related Words for strongbox

depository, safe, coffer

Examples from the Web for strongbox

Historical Examples of strongbox

As for the Landgrave, there was a cool million in bullion in his strongbox.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14)
Elbert Hubbard
So he kept it in his strongbox, where he thought it safe from prying eyes.
Richard Carvel, Complete
Winston Churchill
Checks confirm no bank accounts so a strongbox is suspected.
The Land of Look Behind
Paul Cameron Brown
Amazed by the boldness of his former employee, Mr. Parker immediately examined the contents of both his desk and strongbox.
Ghost Beyond the Gate
Mildred A. Wirt
"They" had not thought that this little dwelling-place was a strongbox and that it had flat bolts, both vertical and horizontal.
Our Part in the Great War
Arthur Gleason

British Dictionary definitions for strongbox

strongbox

noun

a specially designed box or safe in which valuables are locked for safety

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