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

I think it was a good way of blooding him on his international debut.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2024

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

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2013

Ferguson also stood by the club's refusal to compete with the likes of Manchester City in the transfer market, believing that his policy of blooding young players is preferable.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 22, 2012

And for this match at the Kennington Oval, a desperate England were blooding eight new internationals, including a 17-year-old whelp, James Prinsep.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 11, 2011

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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