Eagle Scout

A Boy Scout who has achieved the highest rank.

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ea′gle scout`

n. (often caps.)

a boy scout who has achieved the highest rank in U.S. scouting.

[1910–15, Amer.]

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Noun

Eagle Scout - a Boy Scout who has earned many merit badges

Boy Scout - a boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts

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