( n. )
An association of persons for the promotion of some common object, as literature, science, politics, good fellowship, etc.; esp. an association supported by equal assessments or contributions of the members.
( n. )
An association of persons for the promotion of some common object, as literature, science, politics, good fellowship, etc.; esp. an association supported by equal assessments or contributions of the members.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary. Пересмотренный полный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012