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King's Scout
King's Scout n. (in Britain and some former British colonies, during the reign of a king) a Boy Scout (Boy Scout n. 1 ) who has reached the highest rank of proficiency through the achievement of various scouting badges; the rank or badge thus attained; also attributive.This rank was established by King Edward VII in 1909; cf. later Queen's Scout n. at queen n. Compounds 3b, which replaced the rank of King's Scout on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
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1911 19th Cent. & After July 140 He continues to qualify until he attains the proud distinction of King's Scout.
1951 Boys' Life May 60/4 This pageant..shows the progress of a boy from Tenderfoot to King's Scout (British Scouting's highest rank).
1983 Scouting Jan. 49/1 Baden-Powell..got the King [sc. Edward VII] to approve his suggestion that boys who passed special tests should be ranked as King's Scouts.
2008 C. Lowe Social Hist. Swimming Eng. 1800–1918 117 The King's Scout award required prospective candidates to earn the ‘Pathfinder’ badge as well as four of six from a list of other badges: ‘Ambulance,’ ‘Cyclist,’ ‘Fireman,’ ‘Marksman,’ ‘Rescuer’ and ‘Signaller’.
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