scouthood
Americannoun
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(sometimes initial capital letter) the state of being a scout, especially a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout.
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the qualities or spirit of the Boy Scouts or the Girl Scouts.
Etymology
Origin of scouthood
Example Sentences
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It was just exactly like Warde Hollister to give himself up to frank elation at this achievement of full scouthood.
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Hold frequent tests for advancement to the classes of scouthood.
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For Peter Piper was approaching scouthood through the tenderfoot class.
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