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.
Origin of den mother
1First recorded in 1945–50
- Compare den father.
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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
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