scouthood

[skout-hood]

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter),  the state of being a scout, especially a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout.

2. the qualities or spirit of the Boy Scouts or the Girl Scouts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scouthood¹

scout ¹ + -hood

Example Sentences

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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