Definition for Company (companies)

company (companies), n. [OFr; see companion, n.] (webplay: bear, entertainment, fleet, frequent, house, invitation, keep, men, party, pleasure, society).

  1. Society; community; associates; acquaintances; folks; [fig.] fellow creatures.
  2. Group; host; assembly; band.
  3. Companionship; fellowship.
  4. Guests; social gathering.
  5. Phrase. “Part company”: separate; cease to be companions; go in different directions.

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