a box or chest, esp. one for valuables.

coffers, a treasury; funds

The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions.

any of various boxlike enclosures, as a cofferdam.

Also called caisson , lacunar. Architecture . one of a number of sunken panels, usually square or octagonal, in a vault, ceiling, or soffit.

to deposit or lay up in or as in a coffer or chest.

to ornament with coffers or sunken panels.

noun

case , casket , chest , exchequer , repository , strongbox , treasure chest , treasury , war chest , box , caisson , depository , hutch , trunk