Whipper-in

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to the chase.

    "“[…] I shall take to hunting a pack of hounds myself after this.” “Do, my dear, and I'll be your whipper-in. I wonder whether Mrs. Proudie would join us.”"

  2. 2
    huntsman's assistant in managing the hounds wordnet
  3. 3
    One who enforces the discipline of a party, and urges the attendance and support of the members on all necessary occasions.

Synonyms

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whip

Example

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"“[…] I shall take to hunting a pack of hounds myself after this.” “Do, my dear, and I'll be your whipper-in. I wonder whether Mrs. Proudie would join us.”"

Etymology

From whipper + in.

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