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"First years are not allowed their own broomsticks."
I understand the first part means 'First year students...'
Are the following possible both in AmE and BrE?
1. He is a first year.
2. They are second years.
3. I am a third year at such and such school.
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They are in BrE.
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Thank you and I wish you a Happy New Year.
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