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单词 girl scout
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girl scout


noun

(sometimes initial capital letters) a member of an organization of girls (Girl Scouts ) founded in the U.S. in 1912 by Juliette Low that seeks to develop certain skills, as well as health, citizenship, and character.

Origin of girl scout

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Words nearby girl scout

girlhood, girlie, girlish, girl-o, Girls' Brigade, girl scout, Girl Scouts of the United States of America, girn, giro, girolle, giron
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Example sentences from the Web for girl scout

  • Some observers have criticized the girl-scout organization because of its apparently military character.

    Educational Work of the Girl Scouts|Louise Stevens Bryant
  • The outstanding feature of the girl-scout organization is its voluntary character.

    Educational Work of the Girl Scouts|Louise Stevens Bryant
  • The girl-scout organization encourages thrifty habits and economy in buying in all of its activities.

    Educational Work of the Girl Scouts|Louise Stevens Bryant

British Dictionary definitions for girl scout

Girl Scout

noun

US a member of the equivalent organization for girls to the ScoutsBrit equivalent: Guide
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