Girls' Brigade

British

noun

(in Britain) an organization for girls, founded in 1893, with the aim of promoting self-discipline and self-respect

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Joan Lynas - for services to the Girls' Brigade and to the community in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

The procession will include more than 100 people representing charities and public service groups such the Scottish Ambulance Service, the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association and the Girls’ Brigade.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Nearby, members of the Hillsborough Presbyterian Girls' Brigade were buzzing after the King stopped to speak with them.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2022

Her foster dad John McMenemy said Kane had a determined attitude: she swims, does Zumba and karate and had joined the Girls' Brigade.

From The Guardian • Jun. 8, 2012

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