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noun Australian.

a lottery, originally a nongovernment lottery with works of art as prizes.

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Origin of art union

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby art union

artsy, Artsybashev, artsy-craftsy, artsy-fartsy, art therapy, art union, Artur, artware, artwork, arty, arty-crafty

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How to use art union in a sentence

The Philadelphia Art Union is taking vigorous steps to retrieve its recent losses by fire.
The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852|Various
This is expected to be of a much higher order than any thing that has yet appeared from any Art Union in the world.
The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852|Various
The Art-Union Gallery is by no means full, but certainly does not merit the harsh criticism of the daily press.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851|Various
Beside, the Art-Union does not profess to open its gallery with a complete collection.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851|Various

The Managers of the Art-Union promise rich returns to the subscribers for the present year.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851|Various

British Dictionary definitions for art union

art union

noun

Australian and NZ a lottery, often with prizes other than cash

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