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whipper-in

noun
whip·​per-in | \ ËŒhwi-pÉ™r-ˈin How to pronounce whipper-in (audio) , ËŒwi-\
plural whippers-in\ ËŒhwi-​pÉ™rz-​ˈin How to pronounce whippers-in (audio) , ËŒwi-​ \

Definition of whipper-in

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

First Known Use of whipper-in

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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