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fairy godmother

fair·y god·moth·er (plural fair·y god·moth·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. kind fairy: in some fairy stories, a kind fairy in the form of a woman who gives vital help to somebody, especially to the hero or heroine. Perhaps the most famous fairy godmother is the one who appears to Cinderella and enables her to attend the prince's ball.

2. somebody very helpful: somebody, especially a woman, who gives generous help, often anonymously

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