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Girls' Brigade

British  

noun

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

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For services to education and to the Girls Brigade.

From BBC

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

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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

It will have a distinctly Scottish theme and will also include youngsters from the Girl Guides, Scouts and Boys and Girls Brigade.

From BBC

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

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