Whipcracker
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who cracks a whip.
"The second Adigar is only entitled to twenty-four spearmen and fifteen whipcrackers. The third, to twenty-four spearmen and twelve whipcrackers. No other headmen are allowed the honour of having whipcrackers."
Example
More examples"The second Adigar is only entitled to twenty-four spearmen and fifteen whipcrackers. The third, to twenty-four spearmen and twelve whipcrackers. No other headmen are allowed the honour of having whipcrackers."
Etymology
From whip + cracker.
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