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Boys' Brigade

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) an organization for boys, founded in 1883, with the aim of promoting discipline and self-respect

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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According to the terms of the split agreement, seen by BBC News NI, the Northern Ireland Boys' Brigade "would not actively seek to form companies in the Republic of Ireland".

From BBC Jun. 19, 2023

"The Boys' Brigade in Northern Ireland does not hold doctrinal positions but respects those held by every denomination with which we partner," the document said.

From BBC Sep. 27, 2022

The Boys' Brigade, which was founded in Glasgow in 1883, now has about 750,000 members in countries across the world.

From BBC Sep. 26, 2022

In a joint statement when BBC News NI revealed the potential split in August, the Boys' Brigade in UK and the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland said they remained "united" in "Christian mission".

From BBC Sep. 26, 2022

This is Jack, son and heir, in his Boys’ Brigade uniform.

From An Ocean Tramp by McFee, William

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