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bounty hunter
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noun
a person who hunts outlaws or wild animals for the bounty offered for capturing or killing them.
a person who seeks a reward for recovering valuable property.
Slang. a salesman or agent who works for a fee or commission.
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Origin of bounty hunter
First recorded in 1955–60
Words nearby bounty hunter
bounteous, bountied, bountiful, bounty, bounty bag, bounty hunter, bouquet, bouquet garni, bouquetier, Bourbaki, Bourbon
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