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Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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scout — scout, scoute [ skut ] n. m. et adj. • 1910; angl. boy scout, de scout « éclaireur » ♦ Enfant, adolescent faisant partie d un mouvement de scoutisme. ⇒ boy scout, compagnon, éclaireur, louveteau, pionnier; guide, 2. jeannette. Les scouts de… … Encyclopédie Universelle
SCOUT eh! — is an organization of registered Scouts Canada members dedicated to transforming Scouts Canada into a democratic association . The name is an acronym for Scouts Canada Ordinary member Unity Taskforce Association .SCOUT eh! was founded in August,… … Wikipedia
Scout — bezeichnet: Späher, ein Kundschafter, Informationssammler Pfadfinder, in der Erziehungsbewegung für Kinder und Jugendliche Scout (Internet), Suchverzeichnisse oder Personen für Spezialthemen Scout (Sport), im Profisport eine Person, die… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Scout — Scout, n. [OF. escoute scout, spy, fr. escouter, escolter, to listen, to hear, F. [ e]couter, fr. L. auscultare, to hear with attention, to listen to. See {Auscultation}.] 1. A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scout — Scout, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scouted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Scouting}.] 1. To observe, watch, or look for, as a scout; to follow for the purpose of observation, as a scout. [1913 Webster] Take more men, And scout him round. Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scout — 〈[ skaʊt] m. 6; engl. Bez. für〉 Pfadfinder [engl., „Weggefährte“ <mengl. scouten <afrz. escouter „zuhören“ <lat. auscultare] * * * Scout [ska̮ut ], der; s, s [engl. scout = Kundschafter < mengl. scoute < afrz. escoute, über das… … Universal-Lexikon
scout — s.m. e f.inv. agg.inv. ES ingl. {{wmetafile0}} 1. s.m. e f.inv., boy scout 2. agg.inv., relativo ai boy scout: campeggio scout, capo scout {{line}} {{/line}} DATA: 1927. ETIMO: propr. accorc. di boy scout … Dizionario italiano
scout — ► NOUN 1) a soldier or other person sent ahead of a main force to gather information about the enemy. 2) (also Scout) a member of the Scout Association, a boys organization with the aim of developing their character through outdoor and other… … English terms dictionary
Scout — (skout), v. t. [Icel. sk[=u]ta a taunt; cf. Icel. sk[=u]ta to jut out, skota to shove, skj[=o]ta to shoot, to shove. See {Shoot}.] To reject with contempt, as something absurd; to treat with ridicule; to flout; as, to scout an idea or an apology … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scout — Scout, v. i. To go on the business of scouting, or watching the motions of an enemy; to act as a scout. [1913 Webster] With obscure wing Scout far and wide into the realm of night. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scout — (skout), n. [Icel. sk[=u]ta a small craft or cutter.] A swift sailing boat. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] So we took a scout, very much pleased with the manner and conversation of the passengers. Pepys. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
