blooding

American

[bluhd-ing] / ˈblʌd ɪŋ /

noun

Chiefly British.

(in fox hunting) an informal initiation ceremony in which the face of a novice is smeared with the blood of the first fox that person has seen killed.

Etymology

Origin of blooding

First recorded in 1590–1600; blood + -ing ¹

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blooding

But he says Rodgers has been "brave" for blooding the likes of Raheem Sterling and Andre Wisdom.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2013

The youngsters they are blooding into the first team are talented, ready to impress.

From The Guardian ● May 6, 2013

"I'd rather go through the tough times now than be blooding young players with no experience in the 2015 World Cup in our own backyard," warned Lancaster flatly.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 19, 2013

This is in no small part due to the money the England and Wales Cricket Board have invested in blooding players for international cricket.

From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2012

Not worth the money; they are not blooding.

From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie

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