eagle scout

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noun

a boy scout who has achieved the highest rank in U.S. scouting.

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Origin of eagle scout

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We did a movie down in Durango — Great Scout and Cat House Thursday.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Also in Germany, he made The Mountain Eagle, which was set, Hitchcock recalled, “in Old Kentucky, wherever that might be.”
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
During the 1970s, the then brand new F-15A Eagle carried the same antiquated armament as the Vietnam-era F-4 Phantom II.
Pentagon Worries That Russia Can Now Outshoot U.S. Stealth Jets|Dave Majumdar|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

From there, he led groups of Kansa and Osage to scout for Spanish garrisons.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We always think of “eagle” when we think of “swoop,” but we do not often think of “swoop” when we think of “eagle.”
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
He was a good judge of men, that eagle-faced major; he knew that the slightest move with hostile intent would mean a smoking gun.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
A golden eagle, the armorial ensign of the Ripperda family, crested the centre arch.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Thus once again was Siyes' saying proved correct: "He is a blackbird who thinks himself an eagle."
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
"You must promise never again to leave without permission, or this is your last scout with me," said Harry, sternly.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn