The state of being a
companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship;
companionship; society; friendly intercourse.
A companion or companions.
An assemblage or association of
persons, either permanent or transient.
Guests or visitors, in distinction
from the members of a family; as, to invite company to
dine.
Society, in general; people assembled
for social intercourse.
An association of persons for the
purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a
corporation; a firm; as, the East India Company; an
insurance company; a joint-stock company.
Partners in a firm whose names are not
mentioned in its style or title; -- often abbreviated in writing;
as, Hottinguer *** Co.
A subdivision of a
regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in
the United States (full strength) 100 men.
The crew of a ship,
including the officers] as, a whole ship's
company.
The body of actors employed in a
theater or in the production of a play.