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girl guide

American

noun

(sometimes initial capital letters) a member of a British organization of girls Girl Guides founded in England by Lord Robert S. S. Baden-Powell and his sister Lady Agnes as a sister organization of the Girl Scouts.

Girl Guide British

noun

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Etymology

Origin of girl guide

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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“Yes, I was a Girl Guide,” Naano says proudly.

From Literature

But one of the internees decided to start a Girl Guide group, which would meet once a week in a corner of the exercise yard.

From BBC

As a Girl Guide, she was given the highest award the organisation had to offer - the guiding star for showing courage and determination in the face of a serious and long-term medical condition.

From BBC

"There was going to be pink balloons, unicorns - and her Girl Guide group were going to perform her favourite song in sign language."

From BBC

Mrs Shattock, 55, originally learnt CPR as a Girl Guide but has worked in the NHS and received regular training in first aid.

From BBC

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