cadette

ca·dette

[kuh-det]
noun
1.
( initial capital letter ) . Also called Cadette scout. a member of the Girl Scouts from 12 through 14 years of age.
2.
Australian. a female government employee, especially a woman appointed to civil service.

Origin:
1670–80; cad(et) + -ette

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