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merit badges

merit badges is the plural of merit badge.

Meaning of merit badge

Noun

merit badge (plural merit badges)

  1. (scouting) An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which is either sewn on to the sleeve of the scout's uniform or a sash worn with the uniform; hence, the award itself.
    Synonyms:
    badge of merit

Questions about merit badges

What is merit badges the plural of?
Merit badges is the plural of merit badge.

Words near merit badges in the dictionary

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  8. merit field
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