Ladies Aid

American  

noun

1. a local organization of women who raise money for their church.

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Etymology

Origin of Ladies Aid

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

“What would the Ladies’ Aid Society think?”

From Literature

“I haven’t any idea,” answered Mrs. Popper, “but I’m going to bed. I don’t want to be late for the Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society meeting tomorrow.”

From Literature

“The paper on now is plenty good enough. I am going to the first meeting of the Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society today and I don’t want any mess around to clean up when I get home.”

From Literature

“Oh, as to that,” said Mrs. Popper, “I’ll miss you very much, my dear. But we have money to live on for a few years. And in winter it will be much easier to keep the house tidy without a man sitting around all day. I’ll be getting back to Stillwater. Tomorrow is the day for the meeting of the Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society, and I’ll be just in time.

From Literature

“In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Twin Cities newspapers sometimes vigorously attacked the church dining halls for serving poorly prepared foods and for using the Fair to espouse a particular faith. “Some writers heaped abuse upon the Ladies Aid Society members who often cooked the food.

From Washington Times