den mother en · NOUN
Etymology
From den (“an individual chapter”) + mother, after Boy Scouts of America Cub Scouting. Attested since 1936.
Meanings
- An adult (female) leader of a Cub Scout den.
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(broadly, figuratively) A person who plays the role of leader or protector of a group.
As the head of the boarding school, he serves as den mother for all the new students.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| den mothers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |