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friendly society
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) Brit an association of people who pay regular dues or other sums in return for old-age pensions, sickness benefits, etc. US term benefit society
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friendly society nsocietà f inv di mutuo soccorso
friendly society nsocietà f inv di mutuo soccorso


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Simon Cordery's examination of British friendly societies is a long-overdue look into the origins, operations, social significance, and ultimately, decline and demise of one of the most significant contributions to nineteenth century economic, social development in liberal and industrial Great Britain.
The Oddfellows(TM) is one of the largest and oldest Branch based friendly societies operating in the UK.
The researches of local historians in England show that by the 1870s membership of friendly societies comprised a cross section of those in the population who worked with their hands.
 
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