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art union

noun

, Australian.
  1. a lottery, originally a nongovernment lottery with works of art as prizes.


art union

noun

  1. a lottery, often with prizes other than cash


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Word History and Origins

Origin of art union1

First recorded in 1830–40

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Example Sentences

The Philadelphia Art Union is taking vigorous steps to retrieve its recent losses by fire.

This is expected to be of a much higher order than any thing that has yet appeared from any Art Union in the world.

The Art-Union Gallery is by no means full, but certainly does not merit the harsh criticism of the daily press.

Beside, the Art-Union does not profess to open its gallery with a complete collection.

The Managers of the Art-Union promise rich returns to the subscribers for the present year.

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