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brownie
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brownie, in Celtic folklore, household spirit associated with farmsteads. Brownies help with chores, but, if criticized, they will make mischief, such as spoiling crops. If payment other than food is offered a brownie, he vanishes from a farm forever.
brownie
(in folklore) an elf said to do helpful work at night, esp household chores


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She always had time for other people and volunteered so much of her time to help others, particularly when she was a Brownie Guide leader.
BODY UNDER FLOOR: 2 HELD; Two held over the death of Carol, 47 by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Whilst living in Holmfirth she nursed at the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital and also ran two Brownie Guide groups at the Phoenix Youth Centre (now known as Holmfirth Community Centre).
Letter: Calling Brownies and friends by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Byline: BY ZOE CHAMBERLAIN Lifestyle Editor ACCORDING to the motto, a Brownie Guide thinks of others before herself and does a good turn every day.
Mum is our guiding light by Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
 
 
 
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