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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For Peter Piper was approaching scouthood through the tenderfoot class.
From Pee-Wee Harris on the Trail by Fitzhugh, Percy Keese
Hold frequent tests for advancement to the classes of scouthood.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.
It was just exactly like Warde Hollister to give himself up to frank elation at this achievement of full scouthood.
From Roy Blakeley in the Haunted Camp by Fitzhugh, Percy Keese
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