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webelos

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we·​be·​los | \ ˈwēbəˌlōz \
plural webelos

Definition of webelos

: a cub scout of the fifth rank who is at least 10¹/₂ years old and is preparing for entrance into boy scouting

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History and Etymology for webelos

from the phrase we'll be loyal scouts

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“Webelos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webelos. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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