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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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- 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.
- A society or association formed for mutual insurance, as amongtradesmen or in labor unions, to provide for relief in sickness, oldage, and for the expenses of burial. Usually called friendly societyin Great Britain.