Scout's honour



Scout's honour

An oath that one is being ingenuous or honest, or will uphold a promise or duty. Alludes to the oath taken by a member of the Scouting movement to be upstanding, trustworthy, and honest. Primarily heard in UK. I swear that I'll behave myself at your brother's wedding, Scout's honour! A: "Are you really telling me the truth about what happened to my car?" B: "Scout's honour!"
See also: honour

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AlbanAHL-bahn (German), AL-bən (English)German, French, Albanian, English (Rare)
Elpidios-Late Greek
Wynonnawi-NON-əEnglish (Rare)
Jowitayaw-VEE-tahPolish
LÚCio-Portuguese
Fionnghall-Scottish