Ladies Aid

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noun

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

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Origin of Ladies Aid

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

So working with the militants in order to deliver aid “becomes a requirement,” she said.
ISIS Fight Has a Spy Shortage, Intel Chair Says|Kimberly Dozier|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Think of it as a frequent buyer program for personal karma, or a spiritual band-aid.
The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma|Brendon Hong|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the Senate, the Democrats passed the budget 56-40 with the generous aid of 24 Republicans.
Congress’ Gift That Keeps on Giving|P. J. O’Rourke|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After all, smaller developing nations like Cameroon often depend on trade with and aid from the West.
The Straight Hero of Cameroon’s Gays|Jay Michaelson|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Followers had traveled many miles to mourn the loss, and aid in the ritual washing, dressing, and honoring of the body.
Jail Threats for Sierra Leone Ebola Victims’ Families|Abby Haglage|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There were at least a dozen ladies seated round the big table at the Parsonage.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
There were three young men and four young ladies, of whom three, including myself, were Americans.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Groping to the chimney-place with the aid of his matches, Mr. Collingwood found the candle and lit it.
The Boarded-Up House|Augusta Huiell Seaman
England gladly seized the opportunity of injuring her enemy and sent aid to the people of Spain.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
But once Austria was disposed of, Prussia and Russia met their punishment for having given her secret or open aid.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison