(definition) by Webster 1913 Sun Jan 15 2006 at 17:32:24

Benefit society.

A society or association formed for mutual insurance, as among tradesmen or in labor unions, to provide for relief in sickness, old age, and for the expenses of burial. Usually called friendly society in Great Britain.

 

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