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  girl scout

  noun

  a member of an organization of girls Girl Scouts founded in the U.S. in 1912 by Juliette Low that seeks to develop certain skills, as well as health, citizenship, and character.
• Girl Scout
  Girl Scout

  noun

  a member of the equivalent organization for girls to the Scouts

girl scout

American  

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letters) a member of an organization of girls Girl Scouts founded in the U.S. in 1912 by Juliette Low that seeks to develop certain skills, as well as health, citizenship, and character.

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Girl Scout British  

noun

1. Brit equivalent: Guide.  a member of the equivalent organization for girls to the Scouts

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Etymology

Origin of girl scout

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

Jodie, who was a girl scout – was said to be a “wonderful student “ by the Principal at Havering College.

From BBC • May 16, 2019

When I was a kid I was like I'm going to be outside, when the food's ready just call me or I would cook for a girl scout badge, that was it.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2018

The teachings she describes might well have come from my sister's girl scout troop in the US. in the 60s.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2017

The girl flourished, excelling as a girl scout and athlete, and playing French horn and bass viola in the Burbank Youth Symphony.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2016

"I don't believe she was a girl scout at all," she declared emphatically.

From The Girl Scout Pioneers or Winning the First B. C. by Garis, Lilian