A formal association of people with similar interests. Synonyms:club, gild, guild, lodge, order, society."They formed a small lunch society" , "Men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today"
... the new acquaintance, smiling. "Believe me, Mr Gowan, we do not talk of town at our little social club. I shall look forward to seeing you there as my guest. What do you say ... — In Honour's Cause - A Tale of the Days of George the First • George Manville Fenn
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