"Cinderella club" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Cinderella clubs [plural]
Etymology: Named after the poor girl from the fairy-tale Cinderella. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Cinderella club (plural Cinderella clubs)
  1. (UK, historical) A philanthropic group of the late nineteenth century, existing to provide food and entertainment for poor children. Wikipedia link: The Cinderella Movement Tags: UK, historical

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