drag hunt

American  

noun

1. drag.

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drag hunt British  

noun

1. a hunt in which hounds follow an artificial trail of scent

2. a club that organizes such hunts

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verb

1. to follow draghounds, esp on horseback, or cause (draghounds) to follow an artificial trail of scent

Etymology

Origin of drag hunt

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

“They do what’s called a drag hunt, which means they don’t hunt an actual fox,” Noon said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2019

"It seems," he recalls, "that the Oxford drag hunt used wolf's urine for the drag and they were upset about a sudden price hike."

From Time Magazine Archive

Off a bit, a splendid pack of hounds was held by the huntsman while they debated whether to hold a paper chase or to try a drag hunt.

From The Romance of Elaine Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine" by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

If you want to, you may see her tomorrow, though, at the drag hunt of the club.

From The Social Gangster by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)