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den mother
noun
- (in the Boy Scouts) a woman who serves as an adult leader or supervisor of a cub scout den.
- Informal. a woman who serves as an adviser or protector to a group of people.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of den mother1
First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences
The official Den Mother climbed slowly, carrying a heavy hamper of food.
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Noticing that the garage door was open and the car missing, Brad deduced that the Den Mother had gone on a quick errand.
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He had a certain knock on de door, den mother would let him in.
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The Den Mother and her helpers had prepared a fine supper for all the Cubs.
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