b.n.c
Preserved but no longer current.
For Brasenose, initials of Brazen Nose College. In spite of the nose over the gate the probability is the real name was Brasinium. It is still famous for its beer.—University.
viết tắt của Brasenose, tên viết tắt của trường Brazen Nose College
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Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “b.n.c” mean?
For Brasenose, initials of Brazen Nose College. In spite of the nose over the gate the probability is the real name was Brasinium. It is still famous for its beer.—University.
Is “b.n.c” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.