recheat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A series of notes blown on a horn as a signal in hunting to call back the hounds when they have lost track of the game.
verb
  1. To blow the recheat.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈt͡ʃiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-recheat.wav

Word forms

recheat recheats recheating recheated

Etymology

Probably from Anglo-Norman; compare Old French racheter (“rally”).

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