grange

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1. The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, an association of farmers organized in 1867 which sponsors social activities, community service, and political lobbying.
2. A state branch or branch lodge of the National Grange.

   “Governor Johnson received the backing of the state Grange in his bid for re-election.”

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Etymology: From Middle English graunge, borrowed from Old French grange (“granary; barn; small farm”), from Vulgar Latin *grānica, from Latin grānum (“grain”).

1. A granary.

   “[…] the loose unleter'd Hinds, / When for their teeming Flocks, and granges full / In wanton dance they praise the bounteous Pan.”

2. A farm, with its associated buildings; a farmhouse, particularly one associated with a monastic order, or manor.

   “What tell'st thou me of robbing? / This is Venice. My house is not a grange.”

3. A lodge of the Patrons of Husbandry, a fraternal organization.