“The prince had to order a second coffer of cigarettes, and coffee in small porcelain cups decorated with dying swans.”

“These levies, paid by all firms, go into a general coffer administered by the state.”

“Retailers are expecting budget handouts to continue to help boost their coffers.”

“Unsalaried county sheriffs in Mobile and throughout the South received sizable allotments from state coffers to house and feed prisoners.”

“Up to about 30 years ago there was usually a small surplus in the coffers at the year end.”