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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


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His Efrafan scoutcraft act was getting to be a bore.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

I can see where it is a verra interesting subject, this scoutcraft, Lil Artha.

From Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge by Alan Douglas

Now he availed himself of all the knowledge of stalking and trailing which he had gained in scoutcraft games at Pioneer Camp.

From The Boy Scouts on Picket Duty by Robert Shaler

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

Every activity that lends itself to these aims is good scoutcraft.

From Outdoor Sports and Games by Claude H. Miller

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