den mother

Meaning

Noun

An adult (female) leader of a Cub Scout den.
A person who plays the role of leader or protector of a group.

Origin

Compound of den + mother, after Boy Scouts of America Cub Scouting usage of den for an individual chapter. Attested since 1936.

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