Dorcas society

American  

noun

1. a society of women of a church whose work it is to provide clothing for people in need.

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Dorcas society British  

noun

1. a Christian charitable society for women with the aim of providing clothes for the poor

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Etymology

Origin of Dorcas society

First recorded in 1825–35; named after Dorcas

Example Sentences

She established a Dorcas society at Baslehurst, of which she became permanent president, and spent her money in carrying on this institution in the manner most pleasing to herself.

From Rachel Ray by Trollope, Anthony

"And join a Dorcas society, and wear flannel next the skin, and woollen stockings and flat-heeled shoes!"

From Bandit Love by Savage, Juanita

Oh yes: perhaps we can form ourselves into a Dorcas society.

From Christmas with Grandma Elsie by Finley, Martha

There is no woman's rights association on the island, nor even a Dorcas society.

From Due South or Cuba Past and Present by Ballou, Maturin Murray

She was active in Dorcas society and in meeting.

From A Northern Countryside by Richards, Rosalind