Cadette
(initial capital letter). Also called Cadette scout. a member of the Girl Scouts from 12 through 14 years of age.
Australian. a female government employee, especially a woman appointed to civil service.
Historical Examples
The Eustace Diamonds Anthony Trollope
The Queen Pedauque Anatole France
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