whipper-in
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A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to…A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to the chase.
Meaning
2 sensesA huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to the chase.
huntsman's assistant in managing the hounds
One who enforces the discipline of a party, and urges the attendance and support of the members on all necessary occasions.
Origin
From whipper + in.From whipper + in.
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Forms
plural: whipper-ins / whippers-in| Singular | whipper-in |
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| Plural | whipper-ins / whippers-in |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular