whipper-in

noun
whip·​per-in | \ ˌhwi-pər-ˈin How to pronounce whipper-in (audio) , ˌwi-\
plural whippers-in\ ˌhwi-​pərz-​ˈin How to pronounce whippers-in (audio) , ˌwi-​ \

Definition of whipper-in

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

First Known Use of whipper-in

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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