1
: one who engages in foxhunting
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Keene was recognized as an accomplished polo player, race car driver, fencer, steeplechase, foxhunter, and marksman. — Maryanna Skowronski, baltimoresun.com, 24 Mar. 2021 The scene resembled a 19th century oil painting of the English countryside, with foxhunters in leather boots, tan breeches and black helmets or top hats. — Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of foxhunter was in 1692

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“Foxhunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foxhunter. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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