English Explanatory Dictionary

whipper-in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to the chase.
  2. One who enforces the discipline of a party, and urges the attendance and support of the members on all necessary occasions.

Word forms

whipper-in whipper-ins whippers-in

Etymology

From whipper + in.

Synonyms

piqueur whip
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