B and S

British  

noun

1. informal a dance held for young people in country areas, usually in a field or barn

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Etymology

Origin of B and S

abbreviation for _{bachelor and spinster}

Example Sentences

Take it easy, with B. and S. in moderate doses when required, and begin to feel better.

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It was found impracticable to use any wire much thicker than No. 26 B. and S. gauge on account of the local effects.

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How can the Legislature rightly decide the facts between P. & B. and S. C. & Co.

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The wire for the secondary winding consists of about No. 36 B and S gauge silk covered magnet wire, the amount used varying considerably, depending on the desired voltage of the secondary current.

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Gentlemen guests stay longer in the dining-room over claret and champagne "cup," or the more time-honoured B. and S.; while in the hallway there is a crush, and on the stairs a stream of ladies, descending cloaked and hooded.

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