Scout (skout), n. [Icel. skūta a small craft or cutter.] A swift sailing boat. [Obs.]
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So we took a scout, very much pleased with the manner and conversation of the passengers. Pepys.
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Scout (skout), v. t. [Icel. skūta a taunt; cf. Icel. skūta to jut out, skota to shove, skjōta 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. “Flout 'em and scout 'em.” Shak.
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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.
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Take more men,
And scout him round. Beau. & Fl.
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2. To pass over or through, as a scout; to reconnoiter; as, to scout a country.
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