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 BB. and S. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
B. C.
 
Marked with B.C. (bad character). When a soldier disgraced himself by insubordination he was formerly marked with “B. C.” before he was drummed out of the regiment.   1
 


 BB. and S. 

 
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