War chest meaning

What does the saying 'War chest' mean?

Idiom: War chest

Meaning: A war chest is a fund that can be used to finance a campaign like and election or for use in emergencies or unexpected times of difficulty.

Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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