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plural Badgers
A native or resident of the American state of Wisconsin. examples
A village in Shropshire, England. examples
A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. examples
A habitational surname from Old English. examples
A child member of the St John Ambulance medical volunteering organisation. quotations examples
She was also a leader, trainer and supervisor of the children's arm of St John's Ambulance (“the Badgers”). She worked over 50 hours a year but received no salary and was not required to attend events.
1999, John Bowers, Jeremy Lewis, Jack Mitchell, Whistleblowing: The New Law, page 44
St John's Ambulance encourages 7-10-year-olds to join their Badger Setts and earn badges, learning skills in first aid and helping local communities as well as leadership and communication. Known as 'Badgers', their sweatshirts and badges use a badger logo.
2021, Jo Byrne, Badger Book, page 153