whipper-in


whip·per–in

noun \ˌhwi-pər-ˈin, ˌwi-\
plural whip·pers–in\-pərz-\

Definition of WHIPPER-IN

1
: a huntsman's assistant who whips in the hounds
2
: whip 5a

First Known Use of WHIPPER-IN

1739

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