pothunter

[ pot-huhn-ter ]

noun

1. a person who hunts for food or profit, ignoring the rules of sport.
2. a person who takes part in contests merely to win prizes.

pothunter

/ ˈpɒtˌhʌntə /

noun

1. a person who hunts for food or for profit without regard to the rules of sport
2. informal.
   a person who enters competitions for the sole purpose of winning prizes

Derived Forms

• ˈpotˌhunting, nounadjective

Other Words From

• pothunting noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pothunter¹

First recorded in 1585–95; pot ¹ + hunter

Example Sentences

Mrs. Pothunter told the story of the man who met the widow on the train.

From Project Gutenberg

The state of Minnesota has some excellent laws to prevent the destruction of game animals by the pothunter.

From Project Gutenberg

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