sick club

(UK, formerly) A benefit society that looked after its members when sick and made provision for their funerals.

Japanese Meaning

（イギリスで以前は）病気の際に会員の世話を行い、葬儀費用の準備もしていた福利社（給付組合）のこと

When my great-grandfather fell ill, the local sick club paid his medical bills and covered his funeral.

曾祖父が病気になったとき、地元の互助会が治療費を支払い、葬儀の手配もしてくれた。

Sense（1）

(UK, formerly) A benefit society that looked after its members when sick and made provision for their funerals.

sick clubs

（ plural ）