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Middle English

scouten

observe or explore for information

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An advance scout checks the route through binoculars from a rocky rise while a waiting expedition member remains well behind him on the same trail.
noun / verb

scout

SKOWT/skaʊt/

To explore in advance to gather useful information.

Etymology
scoutMiddle Englishobserve or explore for information

Middle English scouten meant to observe or explore in search of information. The noun names the person doing this work, especially someone sent ahead to report back.

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