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scoutcraft

American  
[skaut-kraft, -krahft] / ˈskaʊtˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /

noun

  1. practice of or skill at scouting.

  2. skill in the program of activities of the Boy Scouts or the Girl Scouts.


Etymology

Origin of scoutcraft

First recorded in 1900–05; scout 1 + craft


Example Sentences

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His Efrafan scoutcraft act was getting to be a bore.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

In the days of Kiddie's convalescence, Rube learnt many a lesson in scoutcraft; lessons which he hastened to put into practice.

From Kiddie the Scout by Robert Leighton

With their play she gave them instruction in scoutcraft.

From Keineth by Jane Abbott

He at once began to exercise his scoutcraft in the endeavour to puzzle out the mystery.

From Kiddie the Scout by Robert Leighton

He need not be an expert at scoutcraft; a good scout master will discover experts for the various activities.

From Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 by Boy Scouts of America

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