sick club
(UK, formerly) A benefit society that looked after its members when sick and made provision for their funerals.
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(UK, formerly) A benefit society that looked after its members when sick and made provision for their funerals.
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(UK, slang) Temporarily away from work, usually due to sickness, supported by sickness benefit.
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(British) Money paid to an employee on sick leave.