society

n.; pl. Societies [ L. societas, fr. socius a companion: cf. F. société. See Social. ] 1. The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company. “Her loved society.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is society where none intrudes
By the deep sea, and music in its roar. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Connection; participation; partnership. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The meanest of the people and such as have the least society with the acts and crimes of kings. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A number of persons associated for any temporary or permanent object; an association for mutual or joint usefulness, pleasure, or profit; a social union; a partnership; as, a missionary society. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The persons, collectively considered, who live in any region or at any period; any community of individuals who are united together by a common bond of nearness or intercourse; those who recognize each other as associates, friends, and acquaintances. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Specifically, the more cultivated portion of any community in its social relations and influences; those who mutually give receive formal entertainments. [ 1913 Webster ]

Society of Jesus. See Jesuit. --
Society verses [ a translation of F. vers de société ], the lightest kind of lyrical poetry; verses for the amusement of polite society. [ 1913 Webster ]