Bevin boy

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noun

(in Britain during World War II) a young man selected by ballot to work in a coal mine instead of doing conventional military service

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Word Origin for Bevin boy

C20: named after Ernest Bevin, who originated the scheme

Words nearby Bevin boy

Beveridge plan, Beverley, Beverly, Beverly Hills, Bevin, Bevin boy, bevvy, bevy, BEW, bewail, beware

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