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scoutmaster

[ skout-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

  1. the leader or officer in charge of a band of scouts. scout.
  2. the adult leader of a troop of Boy Scouts.


scoutmaster

/ ˈskaʊtˌmɑːstə /

noun

  1. a former name for Scout Leader
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scoutmaster1

First recorded in 1570–80; scout 1 + master
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Example Sentences

In a gripping new memoir, he describes how he sought to bring William Fox, the Scoutmaster who sexually abused him, to justice.

Is it acceptable or unacceptable for this youth minister to serve as Scoutmaster?

The youth minister traditionally serves as Scoutmaster for the troop.

On this occasion, the scoutmaster asked me to sleep in his tent.

Yet they rallied around the scoutmaster because he was charismatic and well liked.

I could get into the army if I wanted to lie; but I promised our scoutmaster.

I got to talk to my scoutmaster about it, 'cause I said I would.

The official, usually the patrol leader or Scoutmaster, decides the plays and tosses the dollars back to the players.

Usually the Scoutmaster or Scout leader acts as umpire, calls off each play as made and keeps the score.

I have been appointed Scoutmaster for this district and I want to organize one or two more patrols so that I can have a troop.

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