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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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Origin of den mother
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby den mother
denitrifier, denitrify, denizen, Denmark, Denmark Strait, den mother, Denning, Dennis, Denny, denom., denominal
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How to use den mother in a sentence
The official Den Mother climbed slowly, carrying a heavy hamper of food.
Dan Carter and the River Camp|Mildred A. WirtNoticing that the garage door was open and the car missing, Brad deduced that the Den Mother had gone on a quick errand.
Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face|Mildred A. WirtHe had a certain knock on de door, den mother would let him in.
The Den Mother and her helpers had prepared a fine supper for all the Cubs.
Dan Carter and the Money Box|Mildred A. Wirt